“Progress is rarely a straight line. There are always
bumps in the road, but you can make the choice
to keep looking ahead” – Kara Goucher
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“Progress is rarely a straight line. There are always
bumps in the road, but you can make the choice
to keep looking ahead” – Kara Goucher
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Occupational Therapy Driving Assessment Service
Why would I need an Occupational Therapy Driving Assessment?
Occupational therapy driving assessments on the Mornington Peninsula are conducted to determine if your health is impacting on your functional fitness to drive. A person’s ability to drive safely may be influenced by a number of factors. Occupational Therapy driving assessment and rehabilitation provides assistance to people who wish to drive or return to driving:
- Following illness or injury
- With congenital or long-standing disorders
- With both physical and mental health disorders
Further information about health and driving can be found by clicking on the following link: https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/licences/health-and-driving
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Learner Drivers
We can provide occupational therapy driving assessments and support for learner drivers who have
additional needs, including:
• Development disabilities such Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
and Intellectual Disability
• Physical disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy and Muscular Dystrophy
• Mental health conditions such as anxiety, schizophrenia and bipolar affective disorder.
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Am I expected to know how to drive?
We understand as a learner driver, you have not yet developed the skills required to hold a licence. In fact, many of the learner
drivers we see have never been behind the wheel of a car. In this situation the occupational therapy driving assessment is not
focused on your driving skills, rather on skills such as:
• Whether you can physically operate a vehicle and determine if vehicle modifications may be needed.
• Your ability to respond to instruction and feedback and learn the skills for driving.
• Your ability to maintain your concentration and attention.
• Whether you are able to manage your emotions in the context of remaining calm behind the wheel of the car.
“Every student can learn just not on the same day or in the same way.” – George Evans
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“Every student can learn just not on the same day or in the same way.” – George Evans
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