Studying for Driver's Licence

One thing I would actaully suggest is talking to the DMV in your area and presenting the situation to them and asking them:

If he's even likely legally able to drive (no because he's deaf but due to other issues)
If they have a ASL drives Ed video etc
What they do regarding people who are illiterate for testing etc


Once you have these answers - you'll better be able to figure out the "how to" aspect of teaching him to drive.

Personally I would start with teaching basic road signs - what they mean. Make sure that you completely understand the name of the sign as well as what it "Really means" ... then have him explain it back to you.

BTW - I'd highly recommend skipping Driving video games (ask any driving instructor and they'll agree!!) ... the games aren't going to teach any REAL driving skills - learning to turn the wheel and pressing pedals etc isn't something that takes a lot of practice etc ... the reaction timing etc isn't as realistic as many people think (we forget that though because once you know how to drive you think differently while doing it etc ... so it's easy to think the games would be helpful - but honestly they aren't)

The driving part (get in car, put it in gear, drive around) is the EASY part to learn ... it's the signs and rules that are the hardest, but most important.

HTH
 
Anij said:
One thing I would actaully suggest is talking to the DMV in your area and presenting the situation to them and asking them:

If he's even likely legally able to drive (no because he's deaf but due to other issues)
If they have a ASL drives Ed video etc
What they do regarding people who are illiterate for testing etc


Once you have these answers - you'll better be able to figure out the "how to" aspect of teaching him to drive.

Personally I would start with teaching basic road signs - what they mean. Make sure that you completely understand the name of the sign as well as what it "Really means" ... then have him explain it back to you.

BTW - I'd highly recommend skipping Driving video games (ask any driving instructor and they'll agree!!) ... the games aren't going to teach any REAL driving skills - learning to turn the wheel and pressing pedals etc isn't something that takes a lot of practice etc ... the reaction timing etc isn't as realistic as many people think (we forget that though because once you know how to drive you think differently while doing it etc ... so it's easy to think the games would be helpful - but honestly they aren't)

The driving part (get in car, put it in gear, drive around) is the EASY part to learn ... it's the signs and rules that are the hardest, but most important.

HTH
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the military research says otherwise :)
 
driver ed

i dont know if there are still any places open now but a great place to start learning to drive is at a go-kart place. i have taught a few foreign adults how to drive and they seem to have a problem with the physical part of driving. a go kart is fun and the guy can get used to using the brakes , gas and steering. better with a go kart and not out on the road.
looks like you really have your hands full with the guy. i would suggest getting him out of his house as much as possible, find something to stimulate his mind and that can be a first step to learning.
 
If no else is no good news, then he could get a toy driving license. He would able to drive a small plastic four wheelers on the sidewalk only so that everyone feel safe for him.
 
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