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I've been driving my parents for the past 5 years and I am frazzled to a point where I now hate to drive anywhere.... and you will be surprised how many places your parents will want to go... my parents wanted to be on the road 2 to 3 times a DAY, I used up all my vacation leave and all my sick leave... what was I thinking !!.... don't get caught up in that loop.
Trying to convince an elderly parent that it's not safe to drive anymore is very difficult to do but adult children have accomplished it without resorting to disrespectful, childish antics.
When I thought that my dad shouldn't be driving anymore it began a process of getting him to give up the privilege to drive. It didn't happen in one day, that's for sure. It took a series of conversations and a lot of convincing. The proof was on his car which showed numerous dings and dents. He couldn't be certain that he hadn't hit another car. Eventually, reluctantly, he gave up driving.
Meanwhile, take away their keys and hide them... say they are lost. Or even pull a plug wire if needed.