Driving while ADD/ADHD

Driving, impulse control and emotional regulation behind the wheel are topics that frequently come up

in my sessions. I've designed this driving survey (different from the ones you usually find) to help zero

in on the issues particular to people with ADHD. How many of these resonate with you? Take a look

and let me know what you find!

Speed & Impulse Control

1. How hard is it for you to consistently drive within the posted speed limit?

2. How often do you catch yourself going faster than the speed limit?

3. How often do you accelerate quickly or aggressively?

4. How difficult is it for you to maintain a steady speed?

5. How often do you change lanes impulsively?

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Emotional Regulation on the Road

6. How often do you feel frustrated while driving?

7. How often does that frustration escalate into anger or rage?

8. How often do you feel enraged by other drivers’ behavior?

9. How hard is it to “let go” of something another driver did?

10. How long does it take you to calm down after something irritating happens on the road?

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Attention & Distraction

11. How often do you find your mind wandering while driving?

12. How hard is it to resist checking your phone while stopped at a light?

13. How often do you miss a turn because you were distracted?

14. How often do you realize you don’t remember the last few miles of driving?

15. How difficult is it to focus when driving in heavy traffic?

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Risk Awareness & Near Misses

16. How often do you have “near misses” (sudden braking, almost hitting someone)?

17. How often do you underestimate how fast you’re going?

18. How often do you feel bored while driving and look for stimulation?

19. How often do you make a driving decision and immediately think, “That wasn’t smart”?

20. How different is your driving when medicated versus unmedicated?

(0 = No difference, 4 = Extremely different)

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Self-Perception

21. Compared to other drivers, how would you rate your driving safety?

22. Do you worry about your driving?

23. Has anyone close to you expressed concern about your driving?

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Finally

• How often are you driving while mentally rehearsing work or family tasks?

• How often do you drive while emotionally flooded from a conversation you just had?

• How often are you rushing because you underestimated time?

• How often do you drive while exhausted?