Driving evaluations. What if he passes?

I just did this last year- I went to DMV and got a form saying why I think he shouldn’t drive and his diagnoses of dementia/Alzheimer’s. I Just sent it in and he got notified by the ADOTT. And never tell him, it’s been so much easier complaining WITH Him instead of defending why he’s a danger ⚠️ Good Luck

I would ask the doctor and motor vehicle how to handle this issue. And I would find a way to make the car "not work". When the time comes that he has to face he can't drive (and make sure it is legitimate and a valid reason), there is ONE thing you MUST DO IF YOU TAKE THE CAR AWAY. You must assure him that no matter what, someone will always be available to take him where and when he needs to go. AND KEEP YOUR WORD. One of the most fiendish and cruel things to do to a senior is to take their car - and if you do, then YOU MUST MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO TRANSPORT THEM. If you don't do that, then don't take the car.

This is likley one of the top issues when independence is threatened due to declining abilities. And, in addition, it carries the additional responsibility of possibly killing others. Not an easy situation for anyone.
This is my experience and suggestions:
* Read webinar TEEPA SNOW re this issue (elders driving, no license).
* Dismantle part of the car so it will not start.
* Hide or change the keys so the door(s) won't open.
* If license not renewed, make the DMV the 'bad guy' - not you. Take yourself out of the equation.
* As necessary, alert local Police of situation (in case he calls them) - my client reported her son to police ... so he had to let them know as she was calling 'often'.
* Of course he thinks he can drive. These thoughts are based on fear of losing independence. And, it is a lot of independence to lose from my perspective.
* Perhaps, if safe enough get him a three wheeler bike. My 101 year old client still rides ! and just stopped driving. Although she is one in a million. Still, she now relies on her bike for transportation and is fiercely independent.
* I've read that some medical providers do not want to be bothered with this - so even if a letter or no letter, at times the DMV hands are tied. DO what YOU have to do to potentially save his and others' lives. Gena

My mothers forgetfulness was to the point she should not drive.
On the downlow, I asked her general practitioner to intervene.
Testing progression of dementia was part of her routine checkup.
About a week or so later, My mom received an ominous letter from the state:
she must surrender her license within 30 days. Only after doing so could
she retest.
Surrendering her license was traumatic. I pretended to be as upset as she was.
I said the doctor has no choice but to notify the state of his findings.
I also said "Mom, I know you can drive. Your a better driver than I am (actually true). But the doctor-and I-are concerned about your forgetfulness while your driving."
We talked briefly about retesting. A few times she forgot she no longer had a drivers license, and I'd have to reexplain. Shortly thereafter, I simply did all the driving.