ADHD Driving Tips

Driving can be a big challenge when you have ADHD. You may be more impulsive and less attentive. So there's a greater risk of trouble behind the wheel.

Compared with teens without ADHD, teens with ADHD were:

• Involved in accidents about 4 times more often
• More likely to get traffic tickets (78% versus 47%), mostly for speeding and running stop signs
• Nearly 7 times more likely to be involved in 2 or more crashes (40% versus 6%)
• More than 4 times more likely to be at fault for accidents (48% versus 11%)

In the car

• Be safe
• Always use seatbelts
• Don't drive late at night
• Never drink and drive
• Be prepared
• Know what to do in emergencies
• Practice driving in different conditions
(like rush hour, rain, or snow) with a parent or other adult
• Reduce distractions
• Don't change radio stations, talk on the phone, or eat and drink while driving
• Try to limit the number of riders