As we age, driving can become more difficult – even scary. The Providence Driving Assessment can help determine if it is safe for someone to continue driving. An occupational therapist works with each client to determine driver safety. The assessment includes:
Review of the client’s driving history
Visual screening
Physical screening to measure range of motion, strength and coordination
Cognitive and perceptual screening
Evaluation of functional mobility
An on-the-road driving test is not part of the evaluation. This assessment measures a person’s ability to drive safely. It can ease concerns about drivers who experience health-related incidents or declining health but who wish to continue driving.
Driving assessment is available from Providence Glisan Street location. For more information or to schedule an assessment call 503-215-4033.
