RT HarvardHealth: Here's what research tells us about ADHD in teens and driving. HarvardHealth
For all parents, it’s a scary time when their teen starts to drive. For parents of teens with ADHD, it can be — and should be — even scarier.
17 percent of teens with ADHD had their license suspended, compared with 10% of those who did not have ADHD. The researchers also found in a previous study that there wasn’t a big difference in crash risk whether or not teens were being medicated for their ADHD. The best strategies for preventing accidents have to do with skills training — and with parents being involved in shared decision-making about when and how their teens drive.
Additionally, set rules about safe driving, and enforce them. This is crucial. These rules should cover things like:
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