Driving after stroke can be a daunting task. It is not only a major concern of individual safety, but, also public safety on the roads. Given the emotional, physical and financial burden of stroke on the stroke survivor's family, it is, but natural for the survivors to want to get back to work as soon as possible. Often survivors don't realize the difficulties that they might have when driving after a stroke. Some may not know all of the effects of their stroke. Driving against doctor's advice is not only dangerous, but also illegal.
How do I know if I can drive? Many-a-time, the survivors are so keen to get back to normalcy that they ignore some of the signs and symptoms of unsafe driving. After all, they had been doing that for years before the stroke. Ask your family if they have noticed changes. Those around you may notice changes in your communication, thinking, judgment or…
