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I’m trying to get my license I’m a new driver been practicing a long time got better, but still need more work. Do any of you drive? How good are u? What are some of your experiences, strengths weaknesses what helps you cope and how did u pass the test?

Drive sensibly, but don't dawdle.

Leave your self plenty of room in front, but not so much that every one pulls out of side streets on you.

Don't drive into closing gaps, and make sure if you are driving into a constricted space you have room to escape to if needed.

On your test especially - make the examiner aware (by clear head movement) that you are checking your mirrors and looking around. They cannot see your eyes move, but they can see your head move.

And one thing that everybody should take on board is "the right of way". Whilst you can claim the right of way (or the high ground) - according to the highway code - sometimes it is prudent (and considerate) to cede that right of way to others.

I'm learning from my dad, practicing in a big parking lot at the local community college when classes aren't in session so it's empty. Mostly it's just been turning and keeping straight, but on my last lesson, we added in trying to stay in a lane. I'm still driving super slowly, barely touching the gas, kind of scared to go any faster. Not sure if I'll ever be able to pass the written test due to memory issues caused by ECT, I may not be able to remember the rules of the road adequately, but we're at least giving it a shot.

There is an old saying "Practice makes perfect".
The more you drive the more natural driving becomes.
I have driven over a million miles in my lifetime and it is very natural and not very stressful.

As an Aspie I generally apply a couple rules.
1. I always put my full focus on driving. I avoid all distractions (cell phones, conversations). I practice being aware of everything around me (in front, behind, to the sides) at all times.
2. I practice defensive driving techniques. And I always allow one car length distance for every 10 miles of driving speed between my car and the car in front of me.

How long have you been practicing for? I have a New York state driver's license, and I passed my test on the 2nd try back in April 2018 after eight months of practice. My parents were very supportive, and they let me drive their cars, so I practiced quite a lot with their supervision. As a result of New York's strict GDL requirements (6 months to earn a junior license plus 50 hours of mandatory practice) and my experience driving in nine other states (Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington D.C.) often on long stretches of highway or busy streets, my driving skills are improved at home. In the beginning, I was not that skilled and had several close calls, one where I turned left and passed IN FRONT of a truck, but I didn't get into an accident. Some people where I live tend to drive aggressively, so that incentivizes me to pay attention and communicate with other drivers. I've never been pulled over or involved in a single accident in over two years of driving, and that's a result of the attention to detail and of course, Waze police reports. Practice with a driving instructor, don't drive distracted (the roads are busy enough already), and be consistent.

I would look into seeing if there's some sort of program for autistic drivers.

Driving is one of those things where experience counts for a lot, so the more you practice the better it will be.

One of the things I like to do is to assume that the other driver is going to do something stupid. I believe that that makes you more alert and better able to react.

Staying focused on driving isn't difficult but that requires practice as well. I find it exhausting to drive. You're sitting and not really doing much physical activity, but remaining focused is tiring.