Driver Rehabilitation

Question 1

What is the requirement for new drivers that are younger then 18 y/o

Answer 1

• must preset w valid permit obtained thru doing 32 hours of classroom instruction and passing the writtten test at the DPS
• require a minimum of 44 hours of training with at least 10 being night driving

Question 2

What is the requirement for new drivers that are older then 18 y/o

Answer 2

• must take a 6 hour adult class in order to obtain a permit
• access to an online course

Question 3

What is included int he clinical evaluation for the driving

Answer 3

• medial/ driving hx
• optec eye examination
• cognitive/perceptual assessment
• physical assessment
• behind the wheel evaluation

Question 4

What is the time needed on the sign identification assessment

Answer 4

90 seconds or less

Question 5

What is the time needed on the map reading assessment

Answer 5

150 seconds or less

Question 6

What is included int he physcial assessment for the driving thing

Answer 6

• transfer levels
• ability to load wlaking
• UE/LE MMT, ROM

Question 7

What is the included in the behind the wheel assessment

Answer 7

• simple task
• stop//start
• ability to turn wheel
• ability to operate the static secondary control
• ability to operate in motion control
• complex tasks
• changing lanes under pressure
• finding a specific location
• follow 2-3 separate demands

Question 8

What are teh recommendation to retire from driving

Answer 8

• take DPS test
• medical advisory board
• SRS does not seize driver license

Question 9

What are some possible outcomes of elvautions for previous drivers

Answer 9

• clearance to continue driving independent
• equipment/trianing recommended
• recommendation to retire form driving
• can’ retrun for re evalu if client feels condition has improved/worsen

Question 10

What are some possible outcomes of elvautions for new drivers

Answer 10

• additional therapy recommended
• equipment/ training recommended
• accompaniment to the DPS for participation in road exam
• participation in vehicle nsepction to ensure proper fitting

Question 11

What does the spinner know steering device require

Answer 11

Grip

Question 12

What does teh tri pin steering device require

Answer 12

Wrist extension

Question 13

What are the different hand controls

Answer 13

• push/pull
• push/ right angle
• push/rock
• push twist

Question 14

What is included in the cognitive/perceptial assessment

Answer 14

• design copy
• bells test
• trial making
• sign identification
• map reading
• motor free visual perceptual test
• driver performance analysis system
• brief cognitive assessment test