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This study\u2019s hypothesis was that the orthopedic splint immobilization would have delayed reaction when in a driving simulation. Materials and Methods: We carried out an experimental study between 17 April 2023 and 19 May 2023. We set up the study in two phases: a driving simulation experiment without immobilization with a cast on the right lower limb and a driving simulation experiment with immobilization with a cast on the right lower limb. The data collected through the questionnaire were then analyzed in R version 4.2.2. Results: A total of 47 individuals participated in the study with a mean height of 167.68, of which 68.09% were females. Overall, 78.7% of the study participants could not drive after immobilization with a cast on the right lower limb. There was a significant difference between participants who could drive and those who could not drive by height (p = 0.04), age (p = 0.038), and body type (p = 0.046). Conclusions: Our study demonstrates that an individual\u2019s height, age, and body type are associated with an individual\u2019s driving ability after orthopedic immobilization of the right lower limb. 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