Asperger Syndrome and driving

[Pawelk198604]

Do you think that a person with Asperger's may be a good driver?

I wonder if you ever do not enroll in a driving course. The only problem is that I have Asperger's, my mom has mixed feelings on this, but I'm an adult and she has little to say:-)

I saw some old folks behind the wheel, they often did their driving courses when my country was under communism, now diapers for adults because the defecate without knowing it, yet they still have their license,

I'm Aspie but i'm young i would certainly be better driver than those folks:-)

My only problem is that I can not afford driving course, and my mother certainly did not give money for it, I can put aside some money from my social scholarship.

I just wonder why someone in Europe and America have problems with aspies driving cars?

[Camacha]

Old folks are quite unsafe when driving sometimes. That is the big question: can you control a vehicle in such a manner that you are safe, and maybe even more important, that all others are safe? Number one priority with any vehicle is safety. If you cannot do it properly, please do not do it at all. That some folks are also doing things they should not do does not change anything.

[ZedNova]

Depends. Everyone i know that has Aspergers can drive.

My older brother is autistic, although he can make a normal conversation and hold a job; He can't drive a car because of his slow reaction time. I suppose a doctor or driving instructor is best qualified to tell you if you can drive or not.

[Rainbowtrout]

Chances are, you'll be okay. I'm not familiar with Poland's legal system, but not allowing someone to drive due to Autism isn't right, in my opinion. Maybe ask around?