| Phase I - In-Clinic Evaluation |
| | Time: Approximately 45 minutes |
| | • | Evaluation of mobility to and from/in and out of vehicle |
| | • | Computerized evaluation of visual-motor reaction times with and without distractions present |
| | • | Evaluation of cognitive skills, such as new learning, processing speed and abstract and concrete problem solving skills |
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| Phase II - On The Road Evaluation |
| | Time: Approximately 75 minutes |
| | • | Evaluation of preliminary vehicle set-up |
| | • | Evaluation of topographical orientation and route planning/implementation: During this phase, participants will drive in familiar and unfamiliar sections of town. |
| | • | Review of proper lane placement, merging, highway driving, parking lot awareness, use of mirrors, head turn, basic traffic skills and technical operation of the vehicle. |
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Phase III
- Driver Training and Adaptive Equipment Review |
| | Time: Approximately 1 to 1 ½ hours |
| | • | Assess adaptive equipment needs |
| | • | Evaluate operation of equipment immediately available (hand controls, steering devices, pedal extension and a left foot accelerator are examples of devices available in the program vehicle). |
| | • | Telephone contact with local vendors for equipment research on modifications, as needed. |
| | • | Minor modifications, as needed, handled in-house |
| | • | Follow-up evaluations are performed once installation of adaptive equipment is completed to ensure everything is in proper working condition and the participant feels comfortable in their vehicle. |
| | • | Letter to Division of Motor Vehicles is issued stating new modifications and restrictions. A road test is generally not required at this point if participant was previously licensed. |
| | • | New drivers who have never been licensed before may have on the road raining in this phase to determine safe performance. |
Special Note:
Alaska is not equipped to perform evaluations or installations of some highly sensitive adaptive equipment such as those required for C5 tetraplegic drivers. We will provide information on programs in Colorado and California for participant review. |
