A Literature Review of the Likely Effects of Autism Spectrum Disorder on Adolescent Driving Abilities

Clara Silvi; Bridie Scott-Parker; Christian M Jones

doi:10.1007/s40894-017-0068-x

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A Literature Review of the Likely Effects of Autism Spectrum Disorder on Adolescent Driving Abilities

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A Literature Review of the Likely Effects of Autism Spectrum Disorder on Adolescent Driving Abilities

Clara Silvi, Bridie Scott-Parker and Christian M Jones

Adolescent Research Review, Vol.3(4), pp.449-465

2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40894-017-0068-x

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autism spectrum disorder

learner drivers

young novice drivers

teen driver

GADGET

situation awareness

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Young drivers are consistently overrepresented in road-crash statistics globally. Increased road-risk for young drivers is principally associated with age and driving inexperience, however this risk can be further increased for young drivers with autism spectrum disorder through autism-related characteristics and comorbidities. Using a systematic literature review, this study reviewed the extant literature on drivers with autism, and how their driving abilities and experiences are potentially affected by their symptoms. The literature revealed that drivers with autism (particularly males) were less likely to identify social hazards (e.g., pedestrians), had slower reaction times, more tactical driving difficulties, reported more traffic crashes, citations and intentional driving violations, and had poorer situation awareness skills than drivers without autism. Such driving-related challenges can be concerning and require strategic approaches.

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Title: A Literature Review of the Likely Effects of Autism Spectrum Disorder on Adolescent Driving Abilities
Authors: Clara Silvi (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and Law
Bridie Scott-Parker (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and Law
Christian M Jones (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and Law
Publication details: Adolescent Research Review, Vol.3(4), pp.449-465
Publisher: Springer
Date published: 2018
DOI: 10.1007/s40894-017-0068-x
ISSN: 2363-8346; 2363-8346
Organisation Unit: Healthy Ageing Research Cluster; School of Social Sciences - Legacy; Engage Research Lab; School of Law and Society; Sustainability Research Cluster
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99451277402621
Output Type: Journal article

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