Despite regular visits to her physician, my elderly mother was deemed physically and mentally fit to drive. The good doctor had obviously never been a passenger in a vehicle, with her at the wheel.

Fortunately for some on the road here in BC, we have a provision under the motor vehicle act which allows family members and I believe others, in confidence, to report in writing concerns about elderly drivers and request a driving test. As a result, my brother and I were relieved to finally get our 80+ year old mother off the road and do it with anonymity.

While its a lot more work for us and initially she was depressed, we've still managed to keep her and her dog in her own home and the cost to her, of maintaining and running a vehicle, more than covers a few hours a week extra companionship and help, beyond my brother's and mine.