Driver Evaluation
What is a Comprehensive Driving Evaluation?
An evaluation may be necessary following a change in medical status, physical skills or other unique situations to ensure ones safety in driving skill and vehicle operation. There are many aspects of driving that can be affected including any of the areas which we assess. Our primary concern is your SAFE independence.
This assessment will include a clinical assessment as well as an on-road assessment. The clinical assessment will include driving specific tasks as well as typical cognitive, visual, and visual perceptual activities. If you use a wheelchair or assistive mobility device, we will complete an assessment as it relates to loading and stowing in a vehicle.
Our on-road assessment will take place a standardized route to assess typical driving maneuvers or in a parking lot if being introduced to adaptive driving equipment and other specific situations.
Following this assessment our evaluator will provide you with their recommendation for your safety and driving.
Requirements for a Driver Rehabilitation Assessment
We work closely with your Physician and referring agency by providing all necessary documentation. Once you have decided to pursue independence in driving, call us to schedule your appointment for your driving assessment. Prior to this assessment you will need the following:
- A doctor’s prescription is required to complete an Adaptive Driving evaluation and training. This prescription may say “Drivers Evaluation and Training”
- A valid driver’s license or learner’s permit is required for participation in an Adaptive Driving evaluation all in vehicle assessments and training.
- A list of your current medications will also be helpful in completing paperwork.