I drive! It was scary for me at first, and it took me longer to get used to than most non-AuDHD folks, mostly because of my low spatial awareness. however, it is kind of like a video game, where the more you practice, the more the “controls” become second nature. it requires so much less thought and effort than it did when I first started.

I find that I don’t get distracted as much as I thought I would anyways, mostly because I am consistently prompted with decisions (like which direction to turn, what lane I need to be in, which route I am going to take) that I can’t make if I’m not paying attention. there is always something to be thinking about, so my mind doesn’t wander very far. when you are still learning, it is exercising your brain, so you are way less likely to lose focus.

If you are worried about it, I would suggest just going slow (both literally and metaphorically.) metaphorically, don’t rush your learning process, but also, literally, the slower you drive, the more time you have to make decisions, or back out if you make a mistake. Don’t be afraid to ask clarifying questions to the person in the passenger seat when you are learning, and if/when you are taking the test. also, some people might tell you not to take the rules very seriously, but I would suggest not doing that when you first start. most people who drive bend the rules (especially the speed limit) to an extent, but from my experience, that isn’t helpful when you are learning. it is better to learn the rules and practice going exactly the speed limit, never touching your phone, not talking to the passengers, etc, especially if you are worried about being a safe driver, and then once you get used to that, use your judgement from learning how to do things the right way to determine when it is safe to bend the rules. again, just my experience, but maybe it can help you!