Concentration???

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I am currently undergoing driving lessons, and my concentraion differs throughout. Is this something connected to Aspergers? Any advice in order to improve would be very helpful, Thanks.

I sort of chant to myself things like the name of the street where I will need to turn, need left lane, or safety first (when things get too hectic or confusing).

I prefer the more shock tactic of "if i fluff this up, this huge metal contraption im sitting in could potentialy hurt someone" or for more pleasant thoughts "if i fail this, i wont get to drive one of these of my own".

I always dreamed of a neon green Ford Cortina, but the chances of me getting anywhere near a car in my state are as likely as a w*k off the pope.

I found driving lessons to be hugely hugely draining and exhausting, and I didn't drive for 13 years after passing my test. I did end up picking it up again very easily, this time with a semi-automatic car.

Yes, that's what I'm exactly like... I can drive the car; but I can't concentrate for long and get really nervous at times. How did you solve the problem?

I can't honestly say. I think my brain just hadn't reached the point where I was able to handle it, but 10+ years later I was suddenly ready. I have learned to cope with a LOT of things better over that time, from crossing the road (and remembering which cars were coming from the left when I turn my head right and vice versa, which previously I couldn't hold in my head) to navigating around people in supermarkets, so I guess I just didn't have the necessary skills at the time.

I did pass first time round though, which surprises me to this day.