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I learned late 30s, and expected it would be hard for me for other reasons than brain plasticity. It probably took me longer than most people to learn how to competently scan everything you need to quickly while driving -- check the road, check your speed, check you're centered in the lane, check you're on the right path, think about which lane you should be in right now, check for stop signs or a red light, check for brake lights ahead of you to know to start slowing down for stopped traffic, and so on, repeated all the time, not getting distracted, eventually doing it without thinking about it consciously. In retrospect, practicing those "n-back games" might help someone who doesn't have anything currently in their life requiring that same level of detailed attention, multitasking, and internal clock for moving between tasks. But I didn't have any accidents and got there in the end. Totally comfortable driving now. I started learning when I moved from NYC to San Diego (where driving is not optional). I don't envy you learning in NYC. You might consider avoiding any bad weather driving until you're very comfortable in good weather, and staying away from known places with aggressive driving too, which possibly includes all of Manhattan. |