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People Out There With PD Are You Still Able To Drive And If Not When Did You Have To Throw In The Towel With Driving?
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posted May 2, 2016
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Since the last post we sold Bill's car and he self limits his driving. Maybe to get gas or run a local errand. When it comes time to stop his driving, I will involve his neurologist since Bill values his opinion.

posted March 20, 2017
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

My husband still drives. He is 64 and drives only locally though.

posted May 14, 2016
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I am still driving around the small town in which I live but not to the city an hour away. I will sell my car when no longer able or allowed to drive and use the money to buy a motorised scooter. My town is fairly flat so getting around will not be difficult. I have told my family my plans and they agree it will be best,. ( I am 78years)

posted May 6, 2016
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Hello Anthony, My husbands doctor told him to stop driving as PD causes you not to be able to judge distance. He quit fairly soon as he didn't want to have an accident.

posted May 4, 2016
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I drive around town and short trips out of town no more than 30 minutes away. My husband drives the long distances.

posted November 15, 2020

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