This document provides information about occupational therapy driving assessments. It discusses medical conditions that may require temporary suspension of a driver's license and outlines the on-road and off-road components of a driving assessment. The assessment determines if a person can retain their license without restrictions, have restrictions placed on their license, need adapted equipment and training, require driving lessons, or have their license cancelled. It also lists various license categories and contact information for further questions.

1. Excellence in Allied Health for Rehabilitation
Occupational
Therapy
Driving
Assessments

2. Assessing Fitness to Drive
Driving is a complex & skilled
task.
Should this person be driving?
• What are your responsibilities
as an Allied Health
professional?
MVR – Mandatory reporting in
the NT
• Temporary conditions?

3. Medical Conditions and Driving
What medical conditions may need
temporary suspension of drivers
licence?
• Stroke & Parkinson’s disease
• Chronic pain
• Spinal injuries
• Acquired Brain Injury
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Significant musculoskeletal problem
• Loss of upper limb or right leg
• Age related issues & dementia
• Congenital disabilities Cerebral palsy

4. Off Road Driving Assessment
Includes
• Medical history
& medications
• Physical &
sensory screen
• Visual screen
• Driving history
• Road law
• Cognitive screen

5. On Road Driving Assessment
• 1 Hour drive in Dual controlled
vehicle with OT & driving
assessor.
• Areas assessed include: vehicle
control, gear selection, traffic
observation, decision making,
abiding by road laws, driving
habits, reaction time, and may
include self directed drive.
(navigating to a familiar location)
• Aids & equipment may also be
introduced

6. Possible Outcomes
• Reinstatement of licence – no conditions
• Licence with restrictions or conditions
• Adapted equipment and training
• Driving lessons required
• Cancellation of licence
• Reassessment
6-12 months

7. Equipment
• Left foot accelerator or extended pedals
• Spinner knob, tri-pin spinner
• Hand controls, electronic spinner knob
• Extra mirrors

8. Licence Categories
We can assist with review of
other licences, especially for
return to work.
• C - Car
• H - endorsement - taxis
• LR, MR, HR – Light, Medium,
Heavy Rigid Truck
• MC – Road Train
• R – Rider

9. For Further Information
• Terina Saunders, 8981 9000
Occupational Therapist Driving Assessor
• Gerard Bredhauer, 8981 9000
Occupational Therapist Driving Assessor
• www.thr.com.au
• MVR – Dianne Best
• 8999 3153
mvrlicencedpi@nt.gov.au