{"id":243806,"date":"2023-11-01T12:19:30","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T12:19:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=243806"},"modified":"2023-11-01T12:19:30","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T12:19:30","slug":"older-drivers-suffering-from-disabilities-urged-to-take-advantage-of-simple-tool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/older-drivers-suffering-from-disabilities-urged-to-take-advantage-of-simple-tool\/","title":{"rendered":"Older drivers suffering from disabilities urged to take advantage of simple tool"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Dr Hilary discusses the risks for older drivers<\/h3>\n<p>Older drivers who are diagnosed with hidden disabilities should wear a special card while out driving, according to experts.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Specialists at the Older Drivers Forum have encouraged road users to benefit from the Sunflower scheme to get access to extra support.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A Hidden Disabilities Sunflower sticker can also be added to a vehicle making it easier for police or breakdown teams to quickly identify motorists who need assistance.<\/p>\n<p>The badge discreetly indicates that the driver or a passenger has an impairment and may need extra support.<\/p>\n<p>The Older Drivers Forum issued the simple tip as part of winter driving advice for elderly motorists.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> READ MORE <\/strong> <strong>Older drivers over 70 targeted by DVLA in fresh autumn warning<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/24\/590x\/secondary\/older-drivers-safety-winter-5043388.jpg?r=1698837708592\"><\/p>\n<p>They said: \u201cIf you have a hidden disability, wear a Sunflower scheme lanyard and have a sticker on your car. This will discretely alert the police and emergency services that you may need a little more support.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to the NHS, hidden disabilities can include sensory loss, a physical disability, dementia, autism or anxiety.<\/p>\n<p>The Older Drivers Forum has teamed up with National Highways to create a free sunflower for vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>According to National Highways, the sticker may indicate motorists need help understanding instructions or communicating needs.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/24\/590x\/secondary\/sunflower-disability-lanyard-5043386.jpg?r=1698837708660\"><\/p>\n<p> <strong> DON&#8217;T MISS <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Top three safest cars for older drivers unveiled with Skoda and Nissan on list[LATEST] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Older drivers slam \u2018rip off Britain\u2019 as some pay &#8216;over \u00a3500&#8217; more to use roads[ANALYSIS] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Elderly drivers risk being priced off the road as costs soar by over \u00a3200[COMMENT] <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/g> <defs> <clipPath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"\/> <\/clipPath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Advert-free experience without interruptions.<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/g> <defs> <clipPath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"\/> <\/clipPath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Rocket-fast speedy loading pages.<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/g> <defs> <clipPath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"\/> <\/clipPath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Exclusive &#038; Unlimited access to all our content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/logo\/logo-premium-subscription.png\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/24\/590x\/secondary\/police-older-driver-5043390.jpg?r=1698837708746\"><\/p>\n<p>It also indicates someone needs support staying calm at a time of stress, or help getting to a place of safety. It may also be used to show first responders that they are dealing with an adapted vehicle for disabled use.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>National Highways added: \u201cThe Hidden Disabilities Sunflower for your vehicle discreetly indicates that you may need additional support if you break down or need assistance on a motorway or major A-road in England.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnyone with an impairment, hidden or visible, who may need additional support if they break down or need assistance on a motorway or major A-road can display the Sunflower on their vehicle.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>National Highways said the sticker should be displayed on the back of a vehicle where it can be easily seen.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The badge should not be placed anywhere which could obstruct road users&#8217; view of the road.<\/p>\n<p>Each sticker is designed to last for three years but can be removed by applying a 70 percent alcohol solution such as hand sanitiser.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>But, the sticker could discolour the vehicle&#8217;s bodywork meaning a magnet could be a better option.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This magnet attaches to the bodywork and can be removed after every individual journey.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/life-style\/cars\/1830277\/older-drivers-disabilities-badge-winter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr Hilary discusses the risks for older drivers Older drivers who are diagnosed with hidden disabilities should wear a special<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":243805,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.8 - 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