I am a stroke survivor, mainly my vision is damaged.. but I just passed my last evaluation to get back on the road 🎉❤ sending love to all my fellow stroke survivors! 💞 there is always hope 🫶🏽

I didn’t took any assessment since my OT told me it’s not covered by my insurance and she thought I’ll be able to do it even without any car modifications. I practiced driving in a parking lot, I had trouble turning at first because my left hand was firmly curled up, but eventually after watching your videos and following your routine exercises my hand started to open up, well today it’s my third week of driving on my own and I’m loving it!!!! I feel almost normal again and I have some of my independence back. I go where I want to go and when I want to ❤

I took the assessment at the hospital and PASSED. But still took me a month or 2 before I actually got behind the wheel.😊

As a stroke survivor I had to do testing for the cognitive functions and pass my purple vision test. Once I did that it was just a matter of being taught how to drive with just one only working hand.

I never lost my mind after my stroke. I just felt normal exept for the left side of my body not working (until now) getting my licence was the greatest accomplishment of my life. How dare they take away my licence without talking about it to me first! The nurses are trained to dob you in and make life as complicated for you as they se fit.

Thank you soooo much for helping me through my recovery. I’ve had more results watching your videos than actually going to therapists. ❤

I am a stroke survivor. I recently passed my visual exam and my theoretical exam, but I would like to go to school. I live in the state of Massachusetts. If anyone knows of any school, I’ll thank you. Keep up the hard work 💪🏻God bless you all

Thank Elyse. I lived in the UK and had a stroke about 2 and an half years ago, which left me left-side hemiplegia . I went for a driving assement in May and all was good. I'm just in the process finding a driving instructor who can meet my needs. My confindent was knocked massaivly, by the stroke and has given me anixtey. So, I'm that is holding me back more at the moment, but thank you advice and encouragement. Hopefully, I get some freedom back soon.

Thank you for everything. Your videos have helped me immensely.

When my Dad had a stroke, he lost use of his right leg. He still drove using his left foot on the gas. He was STUBBORN. He wouldn't get modifications for the car to make it safe. No matter what we told him was available. Also how would he feel if he ran over and killed a little girl. The only reason he stopped driving was because he had to go to a nursing home. after another stroke. Please use the help that is available and be safe.

A very good video , thank you

I drove home from work while having a stroke and parked it now 3 months later and speaking to my neurologist I asked if I could drive and he said yes but in short distances for short periods so guess what I'm driving again

I passed the cognitive test after my stroke but I haven’t returned to driving yet 4 years on. I drove once after 3 years but then I fell and fractured my back so it’s been another year. I have suffered with extreme fatigue which has held me back because I haven’t felt that I’d be aware enough to drive. I’m am intending to return to doing short local journeys but I may get some driving lessons before I do. That is my plan anyway. 😊

Yes & no, drove in concentric circles around neighborhood until comfortable. Eventually moved on driving to the petrol station, however, I still don't to this day won't drive on freeway.

only fyi: in Germany one is not permitted to drive for 3 months after a stroke.

This was the most frustrating part of my journey.

Thanks!

I'm still in the process of waiting to hear back from the CA DMV and it's been 12 weeks.

My husband had a bad stroke in 11/22, he is doing well but will never drive a car on the road ever again. He made his mind up about that saying he could have died on the stroke night. And if he drives again he will hit a car. What if he kills a young person in that other vehicle. This came out of his mouth and he will not drive a car. And he is 57 years old...

I’m a stroke survivor that can’t hit brake fast enough to drive , I’m wondering if I could get a card saying that , and get side by side to drive around ?

I miss driving

I’ve been driving again about a year and I’ve never been so nervous it was like my first time ever driving. But I had to test a few times because my vision wasn’t ready, but it felt great regaining some independence but I wish I could use both hands but I’m very safe using using my dominant hand, I’m still nervous at times and I don’t speed and avoid big trucks and clumps of traffic, going through intersections make me nervous

It took years before I drove again

They weren't happy with me at the hospital, my left front tire went flat in the parking lot, and broke the bead, dang 16.5 tires so I got out the starter fluid, sprayed some in the tire and lit it with my lighter and poofed the tire back on the rim, then got out my compressor and brought it up to 50lbs, they never seen that before, then folded up the Walker threw it in the back and managed to get up in my seat, and fired the old girl up. Once she was warmed up, I hit the road with only my right leg functional. Seems my left leg didn't want to work the brakes, being told the whole time I wasn't up to driving, told them I am just sitting here, the old girl knows her way home. It's been interesting, especially getting gasoline, get out hold on to the side of the truck to work my way around the back to the canopy get the Walker out then make it to the gas pump, now I can do it just using the cane, the interesting part is when I do a propane exchange so I have heat hot water and can cook, but somebody always help me with the full bottle,

I was in a very bad car accident and they did two emergency surgeries and it caused me to have severe stroke. I worked with a company called therapeutic mobilities. And they did testing on me and took me driving. And I passed, but I'm still terrified and scared to drive. Like with them in the car with me. I did good but i'm scared to drive alone I need advice

How do you lose weight in a wheelchair after a stroke

I was a professional driver but I can't drive anymore and I don't have any talents besides driving.

Does having TIA at 27 means i can't live a full life ?

after 11 months, I still dont dare to drive my scooter.

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Do you by any chance, know the legal regulations in Tennessee? I've been told by my pcp that an assessment isn't required and that I should be good to go, but I'm still worried and more than anything, I don't want to hurt anyone.

What are the actual legal requirements to returning to driving?

I drive with a spinner knob

Pun intended 😂😂

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