Are your parents or grandparents okay to drive? When to take the keys away...

Getting your license and that first set of keys is a huge step in life... 

Having to give them up is another big one. Julie Lee, Vice President and National Director of AARP Driver Safety, says families should discuss what they are going to do before it becomes a problem. She says the key is to continue to have these conversations, so there is not a big surprise when it's time to hang up the keys. Here are some red flags that could signal it’s time:

• Slow response times. 

• Inability to fully turn to check blind spots.

• Running stop signs.

• Motorists honking at them frequently.

• A hesitation or reluctance to drive. 

• Cognitive dysfunction, such as getting lost or calling for help.

• Repeat fender benders, dings, or paint scrapes on the car.

If you think the situation is serious, it might help to discuss it with the person’s doctor. Medications and physical conditions, such as reduced vision, a stroke, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, can take a toll on driving ability and skill. 

Family members owe it to their parents, grandparents and everyone else on the road to watch out for their safety and speak up when it’s time.