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The Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists
Driving and Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury and Acquired Brain Injury commonly occurs due to motor vehicle collisions or neurological impairments. Injuries may cause a loss of consciousness of less than five minutes to several weeks. Any level of injury can result in symptoms that may impact safe driving. Driving problems may be caused by problems with vision, accuracy and speed of eye movements, speed of response, Visual or Auditory attention, memory, problem solving, judgment and/or loss of physical skills. New learning and insight into difficulties may be affected which may result in difficulty with compensation. Without a comprehensive driver evaluation unsafe driving encounters, unpredictable driving actions or repeat collisions may occur.
Warning signs to look for:
Inappropriate driving speeds
Is slow to identify and avoid potentially hazardous situations
Needs help or instruction from passengers
Doesn\'t observe signs or signals or speed limits
Does not respond to important road, traffic or warning information
Easily frustrated or confused
Pattern of getting lost, even in familiar areas
Collisions or near misses
Blames their driving mistakes on the behavior of other drivers
A driver rehabilitation specialist, with knowledge of the medical conditions, can provide a comprehensive evaluation and assist you with determination of safe driving potential.
This assessment should include:
Vision Perception
Functional Ability
Reaction Time
Behind-the-wheel evaluation
To locate the driver rehabilitation specialist in your area contact:
The Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists
2425 N. Center ST #369
Hickory, North Carolina 28601
www.aded.net - (828)855-1623, (866)672-9466 Toll Free in the US & Canada
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