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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Do you have a teen or young adult child (or niece/nephew) that really NEEDS a car for their new school/internship/job?

Can your mom be a HERO to this young person that really needs it, and let them "borrow" her car (indefinitely?)[/quote]

This is a good idea and we've tried it. She seemed to go for it then did a 180.  It's sad and frustrating. She is not driving at present, we have the keys, but that isn't the best strategy either.

I get that it is hard for her but this chaos is hard for everyone else too. It seems like it would be better if it is her decision rather than reaching out to doctors and DMV (which may not work, anyway) but she really is leaving us with kind of ugly choices.

She is facing a new health issue and anxiety > more control > starting talk @ driving again, "just to the store, hairdresser, etc." But, most accidents happen close to home. I hope the vision doc will step up at an upcoming check. Best to all grappling with these issues. The legal limitations are real, as are the risks. Ugh. [/quote]

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