Learning to Drive with ASD

Tips for young adults getting their licenses

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Learning to drive can be a difficult task for any adult. From the frustration of other drivers and traffic, to the anxiety of predicting the moves of other vehicles, to the many streams of information that require constant attention, it’s no wonder that driving simply isn’t for everyone.

But for many autistic adults, driving may be the best option for getting around and being independent. Public transportation can be far more overwhelming than other forms of transportation. Dealing with sensory overload, maneuvering routes and schedules, or simply being spoken to by other people looking for directions on the subway platform can be uncomfortable at best.

For neurotypical and neurodivergent people alike, taking control of your environment and finding modes of operation that work best for you is an important step in achieving success in your goals. Though many people with autism tend to get their licenses later in life and many others choose not to attain it at all, everyone should get a chance to try it before deciding that it isn’t for them.

EARNING YOUR LICENSE

There are a few ways to ensure that you are ready to take a drivers test or begin driving. In order to begin asking yourself if you are ready to drive…