Driver Evaluation & Training Program
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The purpose of the Good Shepherd Driver Evaluation and Training Program is to determine an individual's ability to safely operate a motor vehicle (with or without adaptive driving aids) and provide appropriate driver training. Evaluations provide physicians with objective data for use when completing medical forms from the State Bureau of Driver Qualifications.

Good Shepherd’s Driver Evaluation and Training Program is designed for persons who have physical or cognitive disabilities including, but not limited to, the following general categories:

• New drivers
• Amputees
• Birth defects
• Brain injury
• Neuromuscular diseases
• Spinal cord injury
• Stroke

Evaluation and training takes place when the individual is medically stable, is functioning at maximum physical and cognitive capacity, has been seizure-free for at least six months, and has had all necessary visual corrections. Individuals may be referred by physician, the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Workers’ Compensation, or self-referral.

Driver Evaluation & Training Services
Prescreening:

• Physical Measurements: Range of motion, strength, coordination, sensation, reflexes, reaction time
• Visual Measurements: Acuity (clarity of vision), depth perception, peripheral vision, night vision
• Perceptual Testing: Reference to psychological test results, motor free visual perception test, digit symbol test, trail-making tests A and B

Behind-the-Wheel:

• Evaluation of driving skills on a driving range and on the road with a certified driving instructor
• Driving practice with or without adaptive devices

Licensing:

• Information on procedures, licensing, and equipment needed for driving needs

Results & Recommendations:

• Report sent to referring physician with copy to client
• Report sent to State Bureau of Driver Qualifications
• Report sent to Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, when appropriate
• Report sent to Workers' Compensation, when appropriate
• Written prescription of adaptive driving aids and recommendations
• Equipment assessment prescription (car toppers, lifts, ramps, etc.)

Training and evaluation payment sources may include an auto insurance company (if the disability was a result of a motor vehicle accident), the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Workers' Compensation, or self-payment. For more information on Good Shepherd’s Driver Evaluation and Training Program, contact us today or call 1-888-44-REHAB.