Questionhi I am a 21 year old young man and I have suffered a head injury now my question is, is it possible to get my license see I can do almost every thing on my own but because of my past and my skin color this is my guess that the occupational therapists are being prejudice against me just because I screwed up in the past don't mean I'm going to do it again I learnt my lesson I was in the hospital for almost a year and don't forget my recovering period that's like walking to hell and back I am not able to walk distance if any one can suggest any medication that will be appreciated but my question is what kinds of things should i do to try at least I will do my best and it's $650.00 I cant afford that every month I already payed twice and takes me a long time to save that money up almost 4 months so please again my question is is there any thing I can do to improve my brain let me know :)
Thank you for your time :)
AnswerHello Gary and welcome to AllExperts!
Your issue here appears well beyond my expertise, as it deals mostly with medical and/or physiological issues.
What I can tell you is that driving is not a right that is due us, but a privilege. We are only given that right when we qualify to operate a vehicle. Qualifications are largely based on our understanding and willingness to follow the rules of the road and our ability to operate the vehicle safely. These standards are not based on our appraisal of ourselves, but on objective tests and evaluation by experts.
Driving is a complex task that requires having adequate operational abilities, cognitive functions, and motor skills that work together. Drivers must possess sufficient visual and motor skills, speed and coordination. These functions can be compromised due to neurological disorders (stroke / traumatic brain injury / epilepsy / etc.).
Perhaps more importantly, higher cognitive skills including concentration, attention, adequate visual perceptual skills, insight and memory need to be present, which include strategic risk taking behavioral skills, and the ability to process multiple simultaneous environmental cues in order to make rapid, accurate and safe decisions.
The task of driving requires the ability to receive sensory information, process the information, and to make proper, timely judgments and responses.
I have no idea what your particular injury was/is, but it appears that a medical expert has determined that your particular injury has compromised your ability to operate a vehicle safely. As to what things can be done to improve your situation, this also is way beyond my expertise and should be directed to an occupational health professional, neurologist, or other expert in that field.
I know this situation is very difficult Gary, and my heart does go out to you. One of the worst issues we face is having our freedom diminished, and the injustice of facing a problem with few options open and available to us. I wish I could have been more informative and helpful, but again, this is not my field of knowledge. I hope you find what you are looking for.
Best of luck to you Gary!
Terry
