We learned that as a driver you need to know the traffic laws, follow the rules of the road, and use defensive driving skills to stay safe on the road. However, just having a good knowledge of the traffic laws and driving skills is not enough to be a good driver; you will need to be physically and mentally healthy is order to be able to drive safely.
A driver needs to meet the following physical and mental requirements:
Physical and Health Requirements:
- Nonexistence of fatigue
- Physical ability that is required to operate a vehicle
- Nonexistence of a health condition that can cause a driver to lose control or become immobilize during driving
Sensory Function Requirements:
- Intact visual
- Intact hearing
- Sense of touch
Mental Requirements:
- Ability to process the sensory functions
- Ability to focus
- Being stable mentally and emotionally
- Ability to make sound judgment that is required while driving
- Ability to identify a driving hazard, process it, and make a sound decision and react appropriately to each situation
