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Certain motorists can cause serious problems on the road. There are alcoholics, elderly drivers, ADHD drivers, and drug addicts. In addtion to people who have medical problems, people that are lost and driving too slow or speeding can be a danger on the road. Many of these problems have solutions.GPS systems have been created to keep drivers from getting lost, ignition interlock systems can be installed into cars to prevent intoxicated drivers from starting the car, and cruise control can be applied to vehicles to keep motorists from speeding. However, there is no solution for ADHD drivers besides medication.

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ADHD drivers are hazards on the road because they often lose focus on driving and cause accidents. They put the lives and safety of other drivers in danger. Some people, however, feel that ADHD is not a problem on the road.

"I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was about 10. I have been driving since i was 15 and I have never been in a bad wreck that was my fault. In fact I have avoided quite a few because I pay attention on the road. I am 25 now and I drive in Atlanta every day do just fine. In fact those with ADD generally process multiple inputs at once more efficiently than most people." Aaron

"I am a diagnosed ADD and am 18 years old. I agree that it is more difficult for us to drive sometimes but to be totally honest, ADD people have the ability to hyper focus on what we do." Mat

"My 23 year old daughter has ADD. And she was diagnosed while in high school shortly after getting her drivers license. She has NEVER had a accident, no tickets and is very attentive when she drives." Mary

These people have either been diagnosed with ADHD or are very close to people with ADHD. However, they are basing their opinions on only their own experiences. The entire poplulation of ADHD drivers cannot be based on individual cases. According to these statistics from CNN, ADHD drivers are more likely to get into accidents.

- People with ADHD are four times more likely to speed than people without ADHD

- They are 2 to 3 times more likely to get into an accident

- 5 times more likely to get a parking ticket

http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/09/15/hm.driving.add/

If this problem was solved, the road would be a much safer place. There would be less motorists that would be likely to cause an accident. This would protect ADHD drivers, their passengers, and other drivers on the road.

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