Teen Drivers with ADHD more at Risk

Teenagers suffering from ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder are found to have more difficulty when it comes to concentrating behind the wheel. Studies have shown that drivers with ADHD who drove when sober perform as poorly as those motorists that drive while under the influence. Most of these studies focus on teen drivers and there are many courses that inform students about the dangers of driving with ADHD and what parents can do to help their kid’s driver better.

Recent studies focus primarily on two teenage groups that have learners’ permits. The first group received extra driving courses, including a 3.5 hours in an advanced driving stimulator and an in-car device that monitors the driving behavior. The second group receives the monitoring device and training, along with a contract for their parents that reward responsible driving behavior.

The studies have come up with some very interesting findings:

• Teens are found to actually like the driving monitors, since they can show their parents that they drive responsibly.
• Most teens indulge in texting on their phones while driving. This can impair the driving concentration and can result in the driver losing control of the vehicle.