Posted by yxibow on November 14, 2008, at 2:04:13
In reply to Re: Do people driveYESbut not much longer, posted by Abby Cunningham on November 13, 2008, at 13:40:49
Theoretically if your doctor thought you were in dire danger, in this state they have the authority and duty to report you to the DMV. However, that rarely is the case and your doctor would discuss things with you anyhow.
There are also private driver reflex courses at hospitals that are not run by the DMV that can certify that you are safe to drive and then you can sign off on it that you're "safe".
That being said, if you wake up early in the morning and you're on a sleeping agent, I would jog around the block or do some aerobics or something like that.
Yes, if you don't have anxiety you can take coffee, but if you are taking a lot of anxiety meds like benzodiazepines it sort of defeats the purpose of them.
That being said, I won't comment on my driving, but I do it with due diligence knowing that I have medications.
I leave extra space, more than usual, which of course means people freely cut in front of you and then you have to go again and leave the legal space that nobody follows.
I attempt to drive the safeness of my abilities, and I know my limitations, and again that's all I will say.
If you have in your mind that you have to drive safer than safe, you may end up overcompensating -- that's not something you want to do psychologically.
Drive a reasonable speed, if someone cuts you off or is a road rage driver just ignore it, its not worth more of a hazard than it already is.
Know your reflexes, if they are a little off, then drive rationally and know that. If you are having a bad day emotionally and are frazzled, keep that in mind and don't use it on the road. Pull over or exit and breathe for a while if you need to.
If you can't drive a lot at the moment for any reason, then try to use some public transportation in your area. I know it sucks in this country (US).
Driving is empowering, but it is a privilege.
-- Jay
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