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Driver assessment and rehabilitation

AustRoads ( www.austroads.com.au ) provide comprehensive guidelines regarding medical conditions which require assessment for driving.

In Queensland , licence holders are legally required to notify Queensland Transport if they develop a medical condition or have a change to a pre-existing condition which is likely to affect their ability to drive safely. A person's licence may be amended in accordance with a medical certificate. More information on medical conditions reporting requirements can be found at www.transport.qld.gov.au/licensing

If you have a medical condition which may affect your ability to drive safely, your doctor may ask that you have a driver assessment so that he or she can determine your medical fitness to drive. A driver assessment can only be conducted by an occupational therapist with the appropriate post graduate qualification. HandsOn have a team of Driver Assessors available to assess fitness to drive for all the conditions listed on the Queensland Transport website, with specialised experience in the following areas
  • The elderly client
  • Upper limb injuries
  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Dementia
  • Cerebral Vascular Accidents (stroke)
  • Amputees
  • Neurological conditions
  • Spinal injuries mental health issues
In addition to the above service for clients who currently are licence holders, HandsOn can also assess learner drivers with medical conditions.

The driver assessments conducted at HandsOn comply with Competency Standards for Occupational Therapy Driver Assessors – OT Australia – Victoria 1998. A driver assessment consists of two components – an off-road assessment and an on-road assessment.

The off-road assessment consists of a thorough screen of the physical and cognitive skills required for driving. This component takes approximately 11/2 hours.

The on-road assessment is conducted in a dual control car with the Driver Assessor and a driving instructor. It is conducted over a pre-determined route consisting of various traffic conditions and takes approximately one hour.

Following the above assessments, a comprehensive report is provided. This report provides detailed information regarding driver performance together with recommendations regarding
  • Licence and any recommended restrictions
  • Remediation - for example, lessons with a qualified instructor experienced in working with people with medical conditions
  • Car modifications - for example a spinner knob to enable safe one handed driving or hand controls for clients with spinal injuries or non-functional legs for driving.
Further information regarding the HandsOn Driver Assessment programme with costs for the assessment is available on 3843 6605.
CARINA
LOGAN
GREENSLOPES
SUNNYBANK
REDLANDS
INDOOROOPILLY
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Carina HandsOn
830 Old Cleveland Rd
Carina QLD 4152
Brisbane, AUSTRALIA
Phone: (07) 3843 6605
Fax: (07) 3843 6615
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