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Study Shows That Young Adults Diagnosed With Severe Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder As Children Have More Driving Risks

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sponsored a study to assess whether Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) diagnosed during childhood would be a risk factor for poorer driving performance during early adulthood. This Traffic Tech summarizes the findings of this study. Complete, updated, driving records were available for 113 severe ADHD young adults from the time they obtained their first license through age 25. The study shows that ADHD is a risk factor for poorer driving performance during early adulthood. Youth who displayed severe symptoms of ADHD as children were more likely than a comparison group to have been convicted of assorted moving and non-moving violations.

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	A driver can be disqualified for one year for a first time conviction of the following offenses while operating a commercial vehicle. Penalties can include: Driving under the influence of alcohol or any drugs; Driving with an alcohol concentration of .04 or more; Leaving the scene of an accident; Using a commercial vehicle in the commission of a felony; or Refusing to take a blood alcohol test. If convicted of any of the above while operating a vehicle placarded for hazardous materials, the disqualification increases to three years.