Two studies examined how adolescents with low vision perceive their ability to drive. The results of both studies indicated similarities in the participants’ responses with respect to knowledge of visual impairment, information about options for driving with low vision, frustrations and obstacles imposed by not being able to drive, and independent travel skills.
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