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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In my experience with an elderly parent (actually a little younger than your mom) the little bumps etc are a leading indicator that they are no longer a safe driver. They are the outward manifestations that someone's reflexes and physical/mental skills are no longer sufficient to operate a motor vehicle. There are almost certainly a lot of other near misses. It's insane to think that the solution for an 80yo who is getting in accidents is to buy a new car with unfamiliar equipment. [/quote] +100 to all of this. OP the solution is not to get her a new car, but to come up with an alternative transportation plan. Hitting things here and there, even if "small" means that their situational awareness is eroding. Having spatial awareness is the #1 most important thing when driving, and a new car with all the safety bells and whistles is not the answer. [/quote]
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