Stroke survivors often resume driving without being formally evaluated for ability — though stroke can cause deficits that can impair driving, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2014.
Researchers surveyed 162 stroke survivors a year after their strokes and found:
Researchers suggest stroke survivors may benefit from formal evaluation before resuming driving.
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