Moose Jaw - Ruby MacLeod enrolled in the Saskatchewan Safety Council's 55 Alive, mature driver course to keep her skills sharp.
She plans to drive until she turns 80 and wants to make the last five years behind the wheel the best.
"There's a lot I've learned here today, especially with the mirrors," MacLeod said during the course last week.
The instructor explained the vision of older drivers takes longer to adjust to bright lights while driving at night.
A simple adjustment of the side mirrors and rearview mirror can prevent drivers from being blinded.
As people age their vision may deteriorate. The refresher course teaches driving strategies, raises awareness and reminds them about safety.
"Growing old doesn't mean someone is a bad driver, but we need to be aware of our status over time," said Lee Carlson, instructor with the Saskatchewan Safety Council.
The two, main driving violations older drivers typically make are failing to yield the right-of-way and improper left turns. These mistakes are often a result of a loss in peripheral vision and a lack of depth perception.
For more on this story, read Thursday's Times-Herald.
Older drivers get lesson on keeping their skills sharp
Older drivers get lesson on keeping their skills sharp
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