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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by persistent deficits in social communication and interaction alongside restrictive and repetitive behaviors or interests. ASD is sometimes accompanied by intellectual impairment.
These core symptoms manifest differently among individuals, ranging from mild to severe. The disorder's complexity extends beyond its clinical presentation, encompassing a diverse range of biological, cognitive, and sociocultural influences.
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Autistic drivers demonstrate slight deficits in overall driving performance, particularly in operational skills compared to tactical skills. These differences may decrease with more driving experience.

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  • Psychology
  • Transportation Safety

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  • Autistic drivers face unique challenges influenced by driving context and skill demands.
  • Previous research shows inconsistencies in understanding autistic drivers' performance.
  • A theoretical model of driving skills is crucial for analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To clarify inconsistencies in published findings on autistic drivers' performance.
  • To identify specific strengths and challenges of autistic drivers.
  • To compare driving performance between autistic and nonautistic drivers.

Main Methods:

  • A meta-analysis of 16 studies using random-effects models.
  • Driving performance broken down by a theoretical model of driving skills.
  • Assessment of risk of bias and sensitivity analyses.

Main Results:

  • Autistic drivers exhibited a small but significant deficit in overall driving performance.
  • Significant challenges and performance variations were noted at the operational driving level.
  • Performance variation was linked to licensure status, not age.

Conclusions:

  • Clarified strengths and challenges in autistic drivers' performance, especially in operational skills.
  • Identified that differences in driving performance may diminish with experience.
  • Recommended future research on factors influencing driving performance variation.