PWD learning how to drive

[bsmn]

So, the crazy-ness of my year had made me realize that I need to get my Drivers License. I took and pass driving school years ago but didn't get my license due to lack of suitable converted vehicle and other bureaucracy issues. Now I have a handicap van that I can drive (only have temp hand controls), any my mother who was the main driver has been in the hospital 4 times this year. So I could use some perspective, experiences, tips, or advice from the community here. I know several people drive here and I would like to know anything worth knowing. 

Trey

[lavly]

hey trey

welcome to the bored mate. i hope you can connect with ppl that can give you some ideas on here but if not try www.carecure.net/ i think you might have more luck on there.

[Braced4Impact]

Hi Trey, I don't know where you live, but in my state, I worked with a program that gave driving instructions to those with adaptive vehicles. I learned on an old boat of a car, a Buick LeSabre, but it helped me get a feel for how to use the hand control lever and spinner knob. We drove around first on their large property over and over again until I got a feel for it. I had my learners permit already, so I went through the driving instruction classes before getting behind the wheel, but their lessons counted towards my training hours before I got to take my test. Granted, the longer you wait in life, the harder it will be for certain things to come naturally, but if you put a lot of effort into it and pay attention, you should do fine. Check with your hospital if they know of any programs in the state similar to what I used. Good luck.

[not THAT violet]

Your profile says you’re in Oklahoma. I let my fingers do the walkin’ and found this via the OK DRS site:

decisivedriver.com/kinetic/