Can an Autistic Person Drive?

October 18, 2025

Yes, many autistic individuals can and do drive safely. Driving ability depends on the person’s unique strengths, challenges, and comfort level behind the wheel. Autism may affect sensory processing, attention, or decision-making, but with the right support, driving can be a realistic goal.



Some autistic drivers benefit from extra practice, visual aids, or driving lessons tailored to their learning style. Others may prefer alternative transportation and that’s okay too. What matters most is safety, confidence, and readiness.


At Achieve Behavioral Therapy, we help families explore life skills like driving through personalized ABA therapy. Our team works with teens and adults to build focus, reduce anxiety, and strengthen executive functioning skills that support independence on the road and beyond.


Whether your goal is driving, navigating public transit, or building daily living skills, ABA therapy in New Jersey and North Carolina is here to help.



Ready to take the next step toward independence? Contact us today!


SOURCES:


https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/transport/driving


https://www.reddit.com/r/CarsPH/comments/1kr7la5/can_an_autistic_person_get_a_drivers_license_both/


https://health.osu.edu/health/mental-health/autism-and-driving


https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0001457523004141


https://www.healthline.com/health/autism/can-autistic-people-drive


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