Driving with Confidence is an empowering tool. Its message is simple: In many cases, people with low vision can and do receive, retain and safely exercise their driving privileges.

The book presents a clear, no-nonsense discussion on the realities of low vision conditions, together with a practical program designed to help low vision individuals maximize their chances of retaining and/or extending their driving privileges. It also provides a detailed description of driving vision regulations in every state in the US.

Site of interest: www.BiopticDriving.org which is a non profit group concerned with advocating the use of bioptics for driving.

Contents: The Freedom to Drive; Vision and Driving — Facts and Fiction; The Medical Side of Low Vision; Thinking about Driving; Getting Ready to Drive; Learning to Drive; On the Road — Driving with Low Vision; If All Else Fails — How to Get Where You Want Without a Car; Conclusion — Daring to Succeed; Appendices: Federal Legislation; Information/Aid Sources; Terms You Should Know; Low Vision Driving Aids; State Vision Requirements; Bibliography; Index.

Readership: Visually impaired people and their families, optometrists, ophthalmologists, low vision researchers, legislators, DMV administrators and laypersons.  less