Statistics on autistic drivers

As a research specialist I would say that such a statistic would be difficult as autism is a spectrum and so severe autism with IQ <70 will definitely not be safe to drive, but mild autism with high IQ, will be excellent drivers and some , who have had cars as their focus, have become superb https://www.driving.co.uk/news/features/guy-martin-racing-formula-ones-jenson-button-aspergers-theres-life-bikes/

As a research specialist I would say that such a statistic would be difficult as autism is a spectrum and so severe autism with IQ <70 will definitely not be safe to drive, but mild autism with high IQ, will be excellent drivers and some , who have had cars as their focus, have become superb https://www.driving.co.uk/news/features/guy-martin-racing-formula-ones-jenson-button-aspergers-theres-life-bikes/

DaveAsperg said:

mild autism with high IQ, will be excellent drivers

I think it's more a matter of one's personal combination of traits rather than overall "mildness" or "severity". I had quite a few lessons, but realised that I would be unlikely to ever be a safe driver. Controlling the vehicle was never too much of a problem, but a combination of attentional, executive functioning, and sensory effects means that I'm simply not able to maintain the necessary situational awareness. I cannot judge either my own speed or that of other vehicles at all well, have great difficulty interpreting what I'm seeing in mirrors, and find my attention wandering or captured by unexpected stimuli at inopportune moments.

I love driving, love my car, but not exactly a petrol head. I love driving with dance music on very loud with the base reverberating. It's like my own cocoon where I can regulate temperature, sound etc just to my liking.  I only watch Guy Martin's shows with hubby because he is rather handsome and I like his accent.:) . Didn't know he has was an aspie. Can't wait to tell hubby in the morning that I have another reason to love Guy Martin : )