Comparison of On-Road Driving Between Young Adults With and Without ADHD

Conclusion: Increased risk for ADHD drivers may be the result of increased risk taking, increased hyperactivity/impulsivity or distraction behavior, and increased vulnerability to factors that interfere with driving in general, whereas the consequences of faulty driving were either higher or potentially higher in those drivers with ADHD.

Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - February 1, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Merkel, R. L., Nichols, J. Q., Fellers, J. C., Hidalgo, P., Martinez, L. A., Putziger, I., Burket, R. C., Cox, D. J. Tags: Articles Source Type: research