Driving When You Have Had a Stroke

For many stroke survivors, being able to drive is a big step, and a big achievement. It does support a fuller independence. A stroke can affect many of the skills necessary for independent driving. A number of stroke survivors will return to independent driving.

The first objective in evaluating the possibility of independent driving is to ensure safety. Safety is always an issue as soon as someone gets behind the wheel. It’s even more important after a stroke. Injury to the brain can result in deficits in strength, coordination, vision, perception, and cognition – all these will impact the stroke survivor’s safety in driving. Continue reading →

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