Dementia can impact your ability to drive in various ways, including finding your way around, remembering where to turn, judging the distance and speed of other road users, reaction time, and coordination.
Dementia Australia provide information and resources related to driving. Click “Visit website” to visit the Dementia Australia website.
If you are concerned about your driving, you should discuss with your general practitioner. If you have a diagnosis of dementia, you are required to report this to Access Canberra and to your car insurance company. You will be required to hold a conditional licence if you have a diagnosis of dementia.