Responsible drivers assess their personal fitness to drive before getting behind the wheel. Discuss 3 questions you should ask yourself when assessing your fitness and explain how your answers determine your fitness to drive

Can I see clearly?

Am I in the right mental state?

Am I strong enough to handle the steering?

Explanation:

Can I see clearly: This should be asked as driving entails the use of the eyes in seeing far and near objects so as to prevent collisions.

Am I in the right mental state: This should be asked as to ensure we are able to cope with the rigorous and multi tasking nature of driving as it involves the limbs and our sense organs. This will help to prevent accidents also.

Am I strong enough to handle the steering?: There may be some underlying sickness which may cause palpitations and the body being shaky which isn’t good for driving as total focus is required.