The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers some tips to help older drivers stay safe on the road:

• Exercising regularly to increase strength and flexibility.• Asking your doctor or pharmacist to review medicines - both prescription and over-the counter - to reduce side effects and interactions.• Having eyes checked by an eye doctor at least once a year. Wear glasses and corrective lenses as required.• Driving during daylight and in good weather.• Finding the safest route with well-lit streets, intersections with left turn arrows, and easy parking.• Planning your route before you drive.• Leaving a large following distance behind the car in front of you.• Avoiding distractions in your car, such as listening to a loud radio, talking on your cell phone, texting, and eating.• Considering potential alternatives to driving, such as riding with a friend or using public transit, that you can use to get around.