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Excellence in Allied Health for Rehabilitation
OccupationalTherapyDrivingAssessments
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Assessing Fitness to Drive
Driving is a complex & skilled task.
Should this person be driving?• What are your responsibilities
as an Allied Health professional?
MVR – Mandatory reporting in the NT
• Temporary conditions?
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Medical Conditions and DrivingWhat medical conditions may need
temporary suspension of drivers licence?• Stroke & Parkinson’s disease• Chronic pain• Spinal injuries• Acquired Brain Injury• Multiple Sclerosis• Significant musculoskeletal problem• Loss of upper limb or right leg• Age related issues & dementia• Congenital disabilities Cerebral palsy
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Off Road Driving Assessment
• Visual screen• Driving history• Road law • Cognitive screen
Includes• Medical history & medications• Physical & sensory screen
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On Road Driving Assessment• 1 Hour drive in Dual controlled vehicle with OT & driving assessor.• Areas assessed include: vehicle control, gear selection, traffic observation, decision making, abiding by road laws, driving habits, reaction time, and may include self directed drive. (navigating to a familiar location)• Aids & equipment may also be introduced
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Possible Outcomes
• Reinstatement of licence – no conditions• Licence with restrictions or conditions• Adapted equipment and training • Driving lessons required• Cancellation of licence• Reassessment
6-12 months
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Equipment
• Left foot accelerator or extended pedals• Spinner knob, tri-pin spinner• Hand controls, electronic spinner knob • Extra mirrors
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Licence CategoriesWe can assist with review of
other licences, especially for return to work.
• C - Car• H - endorsement - taxis• LR, MR, HR – Light, Medium,
Heavy Rigid Truck• MC – Road Train• R – Rider
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For Further Information
• Terina Saunders, 8981 9000Occupational Therapist Driving Assessor
• Gerard Bredhauer, 8981 9000 Occupational Therapist Driving Assessor
• www.thr.com.au• MVR – Dianne Best • 8999 3153