Little attention has been paid to driver education for the learning disabled. Some states have developed programs for handicapped, but few have recognized the special needs of the learning disabled. Options for the learning disabled usually are limited to regular commercial driving schools or public mainstream programs with private special education or special classroom assistance. A recent project of the University of Maryland has developed a driver education curriculum for the learning disabled and focused attention on the problem. Options for future safety programs include parent-student seminars, multidiscipline teaching, and motorcycle safety education.
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