ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER IN DRIVERS: PERSPECTIVES AND IMPLICATIONS FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY

Abstract

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition of neurobiological and psychological nature, diagnosed more frequently in children and adolescents of school age, especially in males. Among its most recurrent symptoms are inattention, difficulties in the learning process, and low concentration capacity. The objective of this study was to conduct a bibliographic review on the relationship between ADHD and the higher incidence of traffic accidents and fines, considering that individuals with this disorder may experience impairments resulting from neuropsychological factors. The methodology consisted of a bibliographic search in the databases Pepsic (Electronic Journals in Psychology), Brazilian Journal of Health Review (BJHR), Revista Iberoamericana de Psicología (RIBPSI), Portal dos Psicólogos, and Google Scholar. The results indicate that individuals with ADHD present high levels of negligence and greater exposure to traffic-related risks due to characteristics such as irritability and anxiety, which may compromise driving performance. It is therefore concluded that drivers with ADHD should be assessed with greater attention by professionals working in the State Departments of Traffic (DETRAN), and that these professionals should receive guidance from psychologists specialized in traffic psychology, in order to ensure responsible inclusion conducted with greater care and technical rigor by all those involved.