I don't know how it is in the UK, but, here in the US. Teens in general have been shown to have poor judgement in driving. Especially in speeding and judging speed and distance when pulling out of side roads. Mostly related to inexperience and that part of the teen years where some think they are "invulnerable".
Studies have been done that show many accidents are caused by teen drivers. No mention was ever made on whether these teens were AS/autistic/NT. In another forum that I belong to there is a thread about aspies and driving, some say they take precautions not to speed and others admit to being a bit on the "lead footed" side.
And before anybody attacks me for being harsh on teens, the studies also went after the elderly and just plain "idiot" drivers of all ages.
There is now a push on in many states to pass laws that grant "conditional" licenses to teens. The conditions depending upon their age. Conditions like no driving after dark or a certain hour, under 18 can drive but must have adult in car, or if there are multiple teens in the car an adult must be there, etc.
Peace
I think that either my AS or dyspraxia, or combo of both, did affect my driving when I was trying to learn. I did not continue which I think was the most sensible and realistic choice.
Well each person is different, AS must have some effect for at least a few as it has to be notified when you get your licence in this country. And remember a lot of aspies could have undiagnosed dyspraxia too.
Well each person is different, AS must have some effect for at least a few as it has to be notified when you get your licence in this country. And remember a lot of aspies could have undiagnosed dyspraxia too.
There's always a lot more to a news story than gets reported. It just seems that AS was a quick note to jump on by the newspaper.
Peace
We may have had a poll somewhere about driving.
I don't know how it is in the UK, but, here in the US. Teens in general have been shown to have poor judgement in driving. Especially in speeding and judging speed and distance when pulling out of side roads. Mostly related to inexperience and that part of the teen years where some think they are "invulnerable".
Studies have been done that show many accidents are caused by teen drivers. No mention was ever made on whether these teens were AS/autistic/NT. In another forum that I belong to there is a thread about aspies and driving, some say they take precautions not to speed and others admit to being a bit on the "lead footed" side.
And before anybody attacks me for being harsh on teens, the studies also went after the elderly and just plain "idiot" drivers of all ages.
There is now a push on in many states to pass laws that grant "conditional" licenses to teens. The conditions depending upon their age. Conditions like no driving after dark or a certain hour, under 18 can drive but must have adult in car, or if there are multiple teens in the car an adult must be there, etc.
Peace
California just started the "conditional" license for teens in the last year or so. I'm an adult Aspie driver, but I've never had an accident or any tickets as I don't go more than 3 miles over the posted speed limit.
As far as elderly drivers go, a few years ago, several people were injured and at least one was killed when an elderly driver drove through a farmer's market in Santa Monica, CA.
Crickey that crash is alittle too close to home for comfort. I wonder If I knew this Kurt individual. Seeing as I come from just down the A505 from Cambridge
I only go the speed he was going on motorway and dual carriageways any other country road, particularly if your unfamilair with it is just asking for trouble.
BTW Amy when you said about declaring Aspergers to the DVLA I looked it up and I was appauled that it actually does list it as something you have to declare. When I originally got my licence it was not on this list (probably because they hadn't heard of it by then) I quite franky don't want the DVLA to know I feel they have no justification to know something which has no effect on my ability to drive whatsoever and has no proof off effecting both medically or scientifically.
I sense a rude letter of protest and invoking disability discrimination act in progress if i ever get around to it.
I should add that I had drunk a few beers before this.
why were you driving?
I should add that I had drunk a few beers before this.
why were you driving?
Why not? I always drink and drive.
:evil: Then be ashamed of yourself. If you kill someone you will face a very harsh penalty.
Perhaps that should be - when you are in an accident which you caused, you will have blood on your hands
But you said you ALWAYS drink and drive.
But you said you ALWAYS drink and drive.
That was a figure of speech. I don't always drink before I drive. Sometimes I drink WHILE I drive.
Ok I took it literally. :roll:
But you said you ALWAYS drink and drive.
That was a figure of speech. I don't always drink before I drive. Sometimes I drink WHILE I drive.
Park by a police car swinging a few beers infront of them aye :lol: Big balls here coming through
Just for a quick comment, it's the LAW in Maine that if you are pulled over by the police and you are found to have an open container of an alcoholic beverage even if empty you will be suspected of DUI (driving under the influence). Then you will be ordered to take a breathalyzer test, refuse you will be ARRESTED immediately.
There is now a bill in the legislature that is specifically aimed at repeat DUI offenders (serious jail time) and for those who continually drive with suspended or revoked licenses.
Not a week goes by without reading or hearing on the news about people dying because of impaired drivers. Impaired drivers who DENY that they are impaired....."All I had was a couple of beers." {whine}
My wife lost her first husband to a drunk driver after 6 months of marriage when she was 25. She lost a beloved Uncle to a drunk driver a few years ago.
Now I know I won't be visiting Hawaii! It's scary enough around here!