In case you're wondering how to get the old folks out from behind the wheel of their car, http://www.caring.com/ has some tips on how a child can judge 'mom's' driving ability.
Take several drives with your parent at the wheel, and observe her driving with an open mind.
I think this means your mind needs to be open, not hers. Also, if you survive the first road trip, what the hell? Try for another.
Notice whether your parent is reluctant to drive.
Does this mean you need to drag them kicking and screaming to the car? If they don't want to drive, isn't that a good thing?
Watch for slowed reaction time.
Yeah, when that 18-wheeler is barrelling down on you, does mom slam on the brakes before or after you crash?
Notice her awareness of her driving environment.
Does she think she's in Oz? If she's looking for the Emerald City, consider that a bad sign.
When she's not with you, walk around her car and look for signs of damage.
If there's a dead body attached to her grill, you might want to have a chat with her about it.
Or if the cops have arrested her and you have to bail her out, you might not need to ask these tough questions.
If you're not comfortable asking about tickets, ask whether her car insurance rate has gone up.
Chances are she hasn't paid it in a while. Or she might not even know what it is.
Check in with trusted friends and neighbors about her driving.
Or talk to the families of those who have lost loved ones under the wheels of her Crown Victoria.
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