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Self-Assessment

Take this short quiz developed by AARP Driver Safety to
help you assess your own driving ability.
A = Always F = Frequently O = Occasionally N = Never

Question A F O N
I notice that other drivers seem to be honking at me.
I find gaps in traffic hard to judge.

I find that cars suddenly appear from nowhere.
I find drivers are stopping suddenly in front of me.
I have trouble looking over my shoulder to back up or
change lanes.
I have trouble remembering to look left and right to
check traffic at intersections.
I have trouble driving through intersections.
I get nervous making left turns.
I lack confidence that I am able to drive in heavy
traffic and at high speeds.
I feel overwhelmed by too many road signs, signals,
pavement markings, pedestrians, other vehicles, etc.
I have trouble moving my foot from the gas pedal to
the brake pedal or turning the steering wheel.
I get lost on roads that are familiar to me.
I feel nervous, agitated, or irritated while driving.
I have had several “fender benders” in the last
three years.
Total.......................................................
Always = 3 Frequently = 2 Occasionally = 1 Never = 0
(Multiply the total number of checkmarks in each column by the
matching number above for your score.)

Score You should…
0 to 5 Not be concerned at this time

6 to 15 Take additional self-assessments
16 or above Consider a more formal assessment
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