Published on 12, July, 2020
I didnt learn to drive until I was 25 and needed to drive for the work I do. I have always found it something that causes me anxiety, particularly if driving in busy places, unfamiliar places, or needing to park in crowded spaces or closed in spaces such as multistorey car parks.
In my follow up appointment with my assessor she suggested that I apply for a blue badge. Has anyone else here got a blue badge that isn't for a more visible disability? Have you applied and been turned down? Interested to know what other people's experiences are.
In some ways I feel my ASD makes me a good driver because of attention to detail and being good and following the rules of the road. But my anxiety lets me down a lot. I try to go out when it's quietest, I avoid the busy places and I always make sure I've got resources in the car such as medical kit, bottles of water, food and a flashlight with spare batteries. Driving is fun. I passed my test when I was 24 and I do enjoy it but it can be stressful to do.