What are Occupational Therapy Driving Assessments

The Occupational Therapy (OT) Driving Assessment helps to determine a person’s fitness to drive. This assessment may be requested by the RMS, your doctor, NDIS, insurer or other provider.

Who needs an OT Driving Assessment?

An OT Driving Assessment may be required when a driver (or a learner driver) has a medical condition or disability that may affect driving capacity. You may be asked to complete an assessment by:

  1. The RMS or your treating doctor (referral required)
  2. The NDIS if you want to apply for NDIS-funded driving lessons and/or vehicle modifications.
  3. Your insurer (e.g. CTP) or other provider
Boy in vehicle driving with occupational therapy driving assessor next to him
OT in car doing driving assessment

The OT comes to your home for approximately 2 hours.

What to expect on the day

  • 1

    The off-road assessment with the OT conducting a visual, cognitive and physical test.

  • 2

    The on-road assessment in a dual control vehicle with a driving instructor and OT. You will be observed in real world traffic environments

  • 3

    Feedback, report and recommendations. The RMS, your referring Doctor and other relevant parties (e.g. NDIS, insurer) will be given a copy

flowchart about how to prepare for an OT driving assessment

Still have any questions?

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