Many medical conditions are red flags for possible decline and impairment of driving ability. When clients of any age have a red flag condition, driving problems should be suspected. A referral to DriveABLE™ is appropriate for anyone whose driving competence is questionable due to history, family reports, a medical condition, medication, and/ or a natural decline affecting mental abilities. Research has confirmed the fairness of the DriveABLE™ Cognitive Assessment Tool (DCAT™) and the DriveABLE™ On-Road Evaluation (DORE™) for both rural and urban drivers. For a more detailed list please see this article.

Red Flag Medical conditions that may affect driving

	Alzheimer's disease		Renal disease
	Neurological disease		Stroke
	Heart disease		Diabetes
	Head injury		Medications
	Pulmonary disease

Warning signs of declining competence to drive:

	Missing traffic signs		Problems with other day to day activities.
	Unaware of driving errors		Getting lost and confused
	Close calls		Confusing the brake and gas
	Driving too slowly
	Unaware of other vehicles