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CHAPTER 3: PLAN



            For most of us,
            a driver license
            offers mobility and
            independence.
            However, as we
            learned in Chapter
            1, the time may
            come when driving
            is no longer a safe
            option. The choice
            to stop driving is
            never an easy one,
            but the key to a                                                        CHAPTER  3
            positive transition
            while maintaining
            safe mobility and
            independence is
            planning.

            Having a personalized transportation plan in place
            before you need it will help you reduce stress and
            overcome obstacles resulting in continued mobility
            independence. In this chapter, we will share information
            on how you can develop your own transportation plan to
            support life beyond the driver’s seat.


            BENEFITS OF NOT OWNING A CAR
            You may be surprised to learn when you take a hard look
            at driving that it might not be as beneficial as we all think.
            This section will explore some of the financial, health, and
            lifestyle benefits of not owning a car.






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