Occupational Therapy Driving Assessments

An Occupational Therapy (OT) Driving Assessment is a thorough assessment that takes into account both:

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• Off road assessment, and

• On road assessment,

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to determine your fitness to drive.

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The off road assessment involves vision screening, physical function and cognitive exercises.

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The on road assessment is conducted in a dual-control vehicle, with a driving instructor, and we observe all aspects of your driving skills during the exercise.

Rehabilitation Recommendations

Depending on the recommendations provided to you as a result of the OT Assessment, you may need to attend a Driver Rehabilitation Programme to help you on the road, these may include:

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• learning to drive with vehicle modifications,

• driving techniques to counteract identified difficulties,

• desensitisation to overcome phobias and anxiety,

• preparation of an RMS driving test, or

• a fitness program.

Funding

In most cases, the overall costs of the assessments are paid directly by you, the driver. Exceptions to this is if the assessments are required as a result of a work injury of a car accident.

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You may be able to obtain funding to cover partial/full costs, depending on your circumstances:

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• Insurance

• NDIS

• Life Time Care and Support Scheme

• Job Access

• other organisations.