Driver Evaluation
Participating in a comprehensive evaluation will allow us to create the best solution for your individual situation.
Driving with a disability can mean relearning to drive using different controls to operate the gas/brake and/or steering.
Step 1: Clinical Exam (Pre-Driving)
Your appointment will begin in our center where you will participate in a full clinical examination. We will start by reviewing your medical and driving history. We will review your goals to ensure optimal results. Our specialists will use state of the art equipment to assess your physical abilities, cognitive functioning, road knowledge, vision, and reaction time.
Step 2: Behind the Wheel Exam in our Specialized Vehicles
Once the clinical portion of the assessment is completed we will conduct a Behind the Wheel (On-Road) evaluation in one of our specially modified vehicles. We use our company vehicles for this portion of the assessment for safety reasons, as they are equipped with dual controls, and have additional adaptive driving equipment that can be utilized as needed. Family, friends, etc. are not permitted to ride along for this evaluation.
We will assess your driving ability and introduce equipment and/or techniques as appropriate that can assist in maximizing your driving performance. We have designed specific driving routes that gives us a clear snapshot of your abilities.
Step 3: Report Generation and Recommendations
Once the evaluation has been completed, we will discuss your entire assessment and share our recommendations with you and your family. In the best cases we can recommend that you return to driving without restriction. If you require adaptive equipment or techniques to drive, we will generally require that you receive additional training before we write your adaptive equipment prescription.
Unfortunately, not everyone can return to driving, and sometimes our recommendation must be cessation from driving. This is difficult for anyone to hear. We will assist with counseling regarding alternative transportation options that will meet your new mobility needs as a non-driver. It is important that we make decisions and recommendations for your safety and for the safety of others using our roadways. It is always possible that your condition could change or technology advancement could improve your function. In that case we would invite you to return for reassessment at that time.
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