• Adaptive Driving and FA

    Posted by Community Member on June 17, 2026 at 7:07 am

    The idea of driving while living with FA may be scary to some due to dexterity and mobility troubles.

    I never learned to drive because I was always afraid to for those reasons. Now I wish I had, to give me a sense of freedom and independence.

    Who here drives? Do you use any assistive devices, such as hand controls?

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  • Community Member

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    I never did. I probably could have when I was 16. I had my temporary permit. I was not too bad Off yet. But my mother was a horrible teacher, all she did yell. Perhaps if I could have driven with someone else. I drove illegally a bit when I was 19. But then I was starting to feel a bit more uncomfortable and really Didn’t trust myself.

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      I’m sorry you never got to properly learn! Have you ever thought aabout learning how to drive now with hand controls?

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