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08 Apr 2015, 12:58 pm

stargazing wrote:
Does AS make a person more likely to be a safe/good driver, or less likely? Does it vary widely from person to person? On the one hand, I can see the common AS tendency to value rules and consistency as making for an exceptionally law-abiding, careful driver. On the other hand, I can also see the possibility of the (supposed) common issues with respect for authority among aspies.

Personally, I'm a very courteous and safe driver (not to sound arrogant!) I've never had an accident and have never even been pulled over in more than 12 years of driving. I frankly attribute this largely to some of my AS traits. I can't say I don't frequently drive too fast, however. I'm just extremely good at not getting caught. :wink:

I'm very interested to know your thoughts and personal experience.


Where do you live in PA? Try driving your way in Harrisburg/Hershey/York, let alone Baltimore/Washington and you'll see shotguns aiming at your head!



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08 Apr 2015, 1:28 pm

Too much multitasking, too many distractions, poor motor coordination, anxiety, made me give it up at age 21 after receiving my license.


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08 Apr 2015, 2:32 pm

I'm a very cautious driver, but I have a lot of anxiety about driving. The first time I took my driving test almost 8 years ago, I ran a stop sign because I didn't see it, despite remembering looking around for a stop sign at the intersection where it happened. Ever since then, I have the constant fear that my perception is deceiving me and I'm going to have an accident because I didn't see a sign or an obstacle that was in plain sight.



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08 Apr 2015, 9:03 pm

I'm on the road a lot and do a lot of driving. This was one of those weird autistic things that never affected me. I also drive heavy-rigid trucks, forklifts, motorbikes, you name it. I love driving - it's almost meditative. Only times I ever got a ticket was 1) didn't realise the registration was due considering I was driving someone else's car and she didn't tell me, and 2) my seatbelt was busted and I was only driving locally, but was unlucky enough to encounter a highway cop with nothing better to do. I'll generally obey road rules but not a slave to them - if something unexpected happens, I can still adapt.


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