They do have the authority. I had to go through multiple testing, vision, reaction time plus take a written and driving test with an occupational therapist. My license was suspended and then reinstated with no restrictions, after I passed all the testing. Plus I had to pay out our pocket for it all.

Who said you need his approval? I just put my husband in the car (they said he wouldn't drive anymore) and let him practice till I was comfortable with him driving and we renewed his license and off he went . He drives better than I do even with his bad vision. I didn't wait for anyone's approval, if your comfortable and can pass a drivers test go for it.

Doctor said it would be in a simulator and be 1-2 hours. The doctors haven’t released me to drive yet and I’m fine with that. Haven’t drive since Dec 17, 2020. However I’m wondering if they have the power to take your drivers license?? Also wondering if you can wreck in the simulator so I can prepare and also warn them of it being a major trigger.

Has anyone here gone to physical therapy for a driving evaluation before?

It took a few years. I had to get a driving assessment. Then I had to learn to drive with the spinner knob. Finally, I got a restricted license. And now I drive anywhere I want.

What's a spinner knob?  Some kind of addition to the car to make it easier to drive?

It took me almost 8 yrs after being in a coma. Practiced by driving the lawn mower, lol. But it worked on getting my reflexes &amp; distance perception in sync.&nbsp;

Was anyone ever able to drive after being diagnosed with their tbi?

I drove a manual before and it was the first driving I did when I was able. I suggest taking your car somewhere far from traffic and pedestrians and just practicing until it comes back.

I got taught to drive on an auto and then bought a manual car so had to teach myself. After my brain damage it was definitely easier to begin again on auto as i was struggling with the multitasking of manual and struggling remembering where I was going to. But eased back into manual and could do it fine not long after. Just give it some time.

For those that weren't allowed to drive for a period of time after your brain injuries. So I got my license back after nearly 2 years. I have 2 cars, 1 manual and 1 automatic. The automatic one I can drive with no problems at all but I'm really struggling getting back into driving the manual one!!

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