Driving Difficulties and Adaptive Strategies: The Perception of Individuals Having Sustained a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Table 5

Compensation strategies identified by participants.

Level of decision according to Michon’s Model (1979)	Examples of compensatory strategies	𝑛	%
Strategic-level strategies (before taking the wheel)	Avoiding driving due to significant fatigue or headaches	4	14.81
	Reducing the distance travelled or time of continuous driving	8	29.63
	Reduction/abstaining from driving at night	4	14.81
	Avoiding rush hour	2	7.41
	Using a GPS	2	7.41
Tactical-level strategies (on the road)	Avoiding conversations while driving	2	7.41
	Taking breaks while driving or naps before driving	2	7.41
	Changing drivers along the way	3	11.11
	Reducing one’s speed	5	18.52
	Being more careful, taking fewer risks	4	14.81
	Minimizing lane changes	1	3.70
	Allowing more distance between vehicles	1	3.70