Signs That ADHD Is Affecting a Person’s Driving
In a car, drivers may experience four kinds of distractions: visual, auditory, manual, and cognitive. Seeing something brightly colored, hearing a phone notification, taking your hands off the wheel, or thinking about something else can all cause accidents. Identifying the symptoms of distracted driving keeps you and your loved ones safe on the road.
Signs that ADHD may be affecting a person’s driving include:
- Forgetting to check blind spots
- Making unsafe lane changes
- Ignoring speed limits and other signs
- Rubbernecking
- Turning to look at passengers
- Texting or talking on the phone
- Trying to use social media in the car
- Struggling to focus during long trips
- Taking photos or videos while moving
- Reaching for items in the floorboard or back seat
- Falling asleep after driving for several hours
- Losing control of the vehicle
- Adjusting cabin controls constantly
- Failing to stay in a lane
- Missing stoplight changes
- Attempting to multitask
- Receiving multiple traffic tickets
- Getting into preventable accidents
If you notice these behaviors in yourself, a friend, or a family member, it may be time to speak with a clinician about ADHD and driving. The team at Shamieh Law invites you to review their guide to ADHD and driving to learn more please click here