Longitudinal Assessment of Postconcussion Driving: Evidence of Acute Driving Impairment.
Julianne D SchmidtRobert C LynallLandon B LempkeL Stephen MillerRussell K GoreHannes DevosPublished in: The American journal of sports medicine (2023)
The concussion group showed more impaired driving patterns within 72 hours of injury, drove more conservatively once asymptomatic, and had similar driving performance at the time they returned fully to sport. Clinicians should consider these findings when discussing driving with patients acutely after concussion. Further research is needed to determine whether on-road collision risk is elevated after concussion.