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Expert: Jason Curodeau - 2/12/2011


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Hello.
I am a brain injury survivor, and I believe that I was told something about driving in the state of California. I thought that several people had told me that if you have a traumatic brain injury, that you would not be allowed to drive in the state of California. Is that true?
I appreciate your time.
Jen

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Jen,
First of all I would like to apologize for the late reply, I have been out of town for several days sans laptop. I have never heaard anything about not being able to drive in California if you have suffered a brain injury. It is my understanding that as long as you have a valid drivers license in your own state you can legally drive in in all 50 states. I might be wrong but it seems that it would be very costly and inefficient if every state had vastly different regulations. You can go to the California department of motor vehicles website if you want to know more but I really doubt there would be a problem.
I hope I have been of some help.
Jason Curodeau

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I can answer all questions regarding best routes of travel. Although I cannot predict traffic conditions, I can provide the most scenic and dynamic route for the traveller on a budget and or schedule. I also know the most direct and yet scenic routes.

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I have had the opportunity to travel quite extensively throughout the Southwest and the Pacific Northwest, both as a resident and traveler. My search for adventure and new experiences has given me the thirst for the "road less travelled". Because I am not independently wealthy, the road I travel is as an admirer of the journey. As long as I can find a place to sleep for next to nothing, pack some food, and afford the gas I am down the road. If given a description of the prospective travelers needs I can easily provide them with detailed route options independent of their finances and suited to their needs. Most of my travels have been by automobile. I recently purchased a motorcycle and I am taking ten day trip from Joshua Tree to Auburn California and I am taking back roads and state highways the entire way. I will take a day trip around Lake Tahoe, where I lived for two years, and cruise the old highways of the Gold Mining era. I will cut across towards the Pacific and slowly wind my way down the coast taking in every minute smell and experience temperature changes subtly created by the shadow of leaves

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