Over 65 Driving

DISABLED PARKING PERMITS TO OBTAIN A PARKING PERMIT: TXDMV.GOV

Harris County 713–368–2000 Montgomery County 936–539–7896 Walker County 936–436–4950 Fort Bend County 281–341–3709

DRIVING CLASSES

AAA Senior Driving seniordriving.aaa.com AARP Driver Safety – Online Driving Course aarpdriversafety.org AARP Driver Safety Offerings aarp.org/drive TIRR Memorial Hermann 713–797–5942

TRAFFIC SAFETY

Safety and concentration tips; Information for caregivers on “Giving Up Keys” lpp.seniordrivers.org

DRIVERS LICENSING

Renewal applicants 85+ pay a discounted fee of $9 for a two–year driver’s license. Texas driver’s license renewals are free for qualifying disabled veterans. dps.texas.gov Drivers Age 79 or Older txdps .state .tx .us/driverlicense/elderlydrivers .htm

Vision Tests

Vision test required for age 79+; 20/40 better eye or 20/70 better eye with restrictions. Bioptic telescopes are permitted to meet acuity standard, and driver must pass a road test.

Renewals

Every 6 years from 79–84; Every 2 years for 85+; mail or electronic renewal not available to people 79+

DRIVING INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

Auto Safety Hotline 888–327–4236 nhtsa.dot.gov DriveWell Program An educational seminar developed by American Society on Aging and the Safety Administration to promote older driver safety and mobility in the local community. 713–858–0552

Traffic safety implications for older adults seniordriving.aaa.com Travel rights and information careconnection.org

EMERGENCY MOTORIST ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

Motorist Assistance Program (MAP) Free assistance to motorists stranded on major freeways inside Houston city limits due to overheating, flat tires, or dry gas tanks. 713–225–5627 Patron Emergency Assistance Team (PEAT) Free assistance to motorists stranded due to overheating/flat tires/dry gas tanks on the Houston area toll ways. 713–222–7328

OBTAINING A PLACARD/PLATE FOR THE DISABLED OR ELDERLY

To qualify as a visual disability, a person must have visual acuity of: 20/200 or less in the better eye with correcting lenses, or more than 20/200, but a limited field of vision in which the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angle of 20 degrees or less. The placards and plates are also available for individuals with physical limitations, including those who: • cannot walk 200 feet without stopping to rest • cannot walk without the use of, or assistance from, a brace, cane, crutch, another person,prosthetic device, wheelchair or other assistive device • are severely restricted by lung disease • use portable oxygen • have a severe cardiac condition • are severely limited in the ability to walk due to an arthritic, neurological or orthopedic condition, or have a foot disorder or other condition that severely limits the ability to walk. To obtain a disabled placard or plate: • Complete and sign an Application for Persons With Disabilities Parking

Placard and/or License Plate at txdmv.gov • Have a licensed physician, podiatrist, optometrist, physician’s assistant, or advanced practice nurse complete the Disability Statement portion of the form. • Include a fee of $5 for a parking placard for a temporary condition; permanent plates and placards are free. • Mail the original application to the address on the form.