Drivers with NPF: A research initiative on licensing and road safety
SAFER Thursday lunch seminar - Challenges and support in the driver’s license process for Individuals with Neurodevelopmental disorders
We are happy to welcome Lina Hertzberg; Linköping University, Department of Computer and Information Science, Linköping Sweden and Helena Selander; VTI, Swedish National Transport Research Institute, Gothenburg, Sweden. Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Sahlgrenska Academy, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Gothenburg, Sweden
Obtaining a driver’s license is an important milestone that supports employment opportunities, independence, and social participation. However, learning to drive is a complex cognitive process that may present additional challenges for individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs). This presentation provides an overview of current research on driving and driver licensing among individuals with NDDs. It highlights common challenges encountered during driver training, theoretical and practical testing, and license attainment, as well as factors that may support successful learning outcomes. The presentation also discusses important gaps in the existing literature, including the limited use of large-scale data and the underrepresentation of co-occurring NDDs.
Practical Information
SAFER Thursday lunch seminars are held both at the SAFER office, Chalmers Campus Lindholmen, building Kuggen, Lindholmsplatsen 1, floor 1 or online (Teams).
- In-person attendance: Lunch will be provided at the SAFER office, Chalmers Campus Lindholmen, starting at 11:30 AM. The seminar will then be held in a hybrid format from 12:00 to 12:45 PM. Registration is required for lunch. Please register for lunch by 12:00 PM on the Tuesday before the seminar.
- Online attendance: No registration is needed. Simply join via the Microsoft Teams link sent to all SAFER partners ahead of the event. The seminar is held in a hybrid format from 12:00 to 12:45 PM.
Questions?: Get in touch with our office manager Sophia Guerra Ekesand: ekesand@chalmers.se
This event is open to all SAFER partners. Welcome!
