If you or a loved one are experiencing any of these changes or other signs, you may benefit from a driving evaluation with us:
Slower reaction time
Shorter attention span
Increased anxiety
Frequent falls
Stiff joints or weak muscles
Poor decision making skills
Forgetfulness
Poor eyesight
Diminished night vision
Drowsiness or medication effects
Recent major illnesses or events
Reduced memory
Lagging reflexes
Increase in accidents or near misses
Physical impairments
Hearing problems
What can you expect?
Our driving evaluation includes an in-vehicle time to observe real driving potential
We are local & will travel to your home
Outcomes are reviewed directly with you and your family
Prompt, clear, and timely evaluations are provided
We are well versed in the PennDOT Medical Review process and able to provide support
Need Adaptive Driving Equipment?
Are you thinking you might need equipment for driving? We can help with that too! Our driver rehab specialists are skilled at identifying and training drivers to use a range of equipment including hand controls, left foot accelerator, and steering devices. Adaptive driving equipment training involves a comprehensive driving evaluation, individualized training, support for state’s relicensing process, equipment prescription, and fitting to ensure equipment works in your own vehicle.
Referrals & Scheduling
To enroll in our program, you will need a valid driver’s license and an order from your doctor for “Occupational Therapy Driving Evaluation & Treatment.” Give us a call and we can help you with all the details.
How much does this Cost?
The driving evaluation can cost from $450 and up, depending on the distance from our program’s office in Armstrong County. To determine cost to your client, please feel free to contact us!
What is included in a Comprehensive Driving Evaluation?
We come to your home and test your vision, sensation in hands & feet, how you move, and your thinking and concentration. These tests help us to know if you are ready to be in the driver’s seat.
Using our company driving rehab car, you will drive both familiar and unfamiliar routes in your community so we can evaluate your fitness to drive.
Using information from steps 1 & 2, we will discuss outcomes and next steps. This may include: equipment recommendations/training, transportation planning, cessation counseling, education, and mobility management. This will be a conversation with you, your family, and/or your referring doctor.