“He used to drive there easily, but now he hesitates and takes strange turns.”
They hesitate or take wrong turns on familiar driving routes.
They seem unsure on routes they used to know well, such as going to a doctor, grocery store, relative's home, or familiar neighborhood.
Driving more cautiously with age is common.
Losing confidence or getting confused on familiar routes may deserve closer observation, especially if there have been near-misses or getting lost.
Helpful things to notice
- Is this a familiar or new route?
- Has there been a near-miss or accident?
- Do they avoid driving now?
- Do they need someone to navigate?
- Is this increasing?