The goal of every teenager in high school is to get a driver's license. At that age, it means freedom. It means that they are no longer dependent of others to go where they need to go. I was no different. I wanted my license at sixteen, but it was at that age when I started driver's ed.
My parents were taking a cautious approach to my learning to drive. They did not want me to get inattentive when behind the wheel. I understood that concern, so I did not press them too hard. Many people with autism do not have the focus or the cognitive skills to drive. After taking driver's ed and a year of driving experience, I finally received my license at age eighteen. Today, I drive myself wherever I need to go whether it's to work or to school. I never really give it a second thought. I am not a perfect driver, but then again, few drivers are ever perfect. Overall I am a good driver which is enough for me.
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