The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is the government agency tasked with the responsibility of issuing the California Driver License to qualified drivers. The DMV is also empowered to deny, suspend, or revoke the privilege of anyone to operate a motor vehicle in the State of California if there good cause to do so. In this article, we talk about why the DMV takes a dim view of those persons who are accused of committing an act or Road Rage.The DMV defines any act of Road Rage (also known as “Highway Violence”)...Continue Reading...
Why is the DMV concerned about a driver’s quality of vision? There is no question that operating a motor vehicle requires the ability of the driver to perform a multitude of complex tasks. Eye/Hand coordination, judgement, awareness and perception are all hallmarks of safe driving.Clearly one of the most critical human senses that affect a person’s ability to drive is vision. One’s ability to clearly see the world as you drive is fundamental. Good vision permits the driver to see and perceive road signs,...Continue Reading...
How does Alzheimer’s disease affect driving? Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive and irreversible brain disorder that often begins with a few instances of forgetfulness that then progresses through increasingly debilitating stages that profoundly affect thinking skills, memory and eventually prevents the person from performing even simple tasks. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia in adults.The person suffering with Alzheimer’s disease may suffer from diminished cognition. The person may lose the...Continue Reading...
