hello!
I would like some advice from some autistic people.
I'm 21 and I have been considering learning to drive but I am anxious about pretty much every part of driving.
If you are autistic and can drive could you tell me about your experiences?
hello!
I would like some advice from some autistic people.
I'm 21 and I have been considering learning to drive but I am anxious about pretty much every part of driving.
If you are autistic and can drive could you tell me about your experiences?
You can split the problem into smaller chunks - there's the Highway Code bit - recognising the signs and knowing where you should be sat on the road at roundabouts etc.- you can do this at home anytime.
Next, there's the getting a car to move - there's lots of 'away from the road' driving experience places where they will teach you how the car functions - don't bother with learning manual - in a few years, all cars will be electric so no gears. You can look around and try this out - be open and honest with them and I'm sure they'll take good care of you.
The next bit is in two halves - going out on the road as a learner - and can you deal with the stress?
With a bit of luck, the first steps will tell you if you're ready and able for going out on the roads..
I've driven for decades - and as Mycal says, it also takes 110% of my mental and physical abilities - so I'm limited in how far I can comfortably drive - depending on how bad the traffic is.
good luck! 
