A Basic Driver Evaluation Includes:

 

1. In-Office Assessment (~2 hours)

• Conducted by an Occupational Therapist
• Vision screen
• Cognitive testing
• Physical testing

• Conducted by the driving instructor, Victoria Webster 
• The Occupational Therapist accompanies the driving instructor and the client in the vehicle

3. Report to the Ministry of Transportation, Physician, and Client

 

4. Setup the Referral, which includes: (if required)

• Physician contact, MTO contact, request for Temporary Driver's Licence, third party funding (OCF 22 completion)

5. DERC Vehicle for Assessment

• Including vehicle insurance

 

 

 

2. In-Office Assessmnet (~2 hours)

• Conducted by an Occupational Therapist
• Vision screen
• Cognitive testing
• Physical testing

• Conducted by the driving instructor, Victoria Webster and Occupational Therapist 
• The purpose of the on-road is to determine viability and type of modified driving controls

4. Prescription for Modified Driving Controls

• Written by Occupational Therapist indicating equipment required and ability to safely operate vehicle with modified equipment
• Occupational Therapist contact with authorized vendor (if required)
• Client is responsible for having the prescription filled by an authorized vendor

 

 

 

8. Final On-Road Assessment (~1 hour)

• Conducted by Victoria Webster 
• The Occupational Therapist accompanies the driving instructor and the client in the vehicle

 

What is the Remedial Driver Desensitization Programme (RDDP)?

• A systematic, multi-component process designed to assist individuals to return to driving their motor vehicle
• Clients are assessed and an individual retraining programme is established
• Sessions range from 5 to 20 weeks in length
• An initial interview and driving assessment determines the suitable training strategies
• Goals are identified and a treatment plan is proposed
• A unique blend of therapeutic strategies and high level defensive driving skills are used
• If required, interim reports are prepared outlining the material covered
• Includes a 6-month post treatment follow-up assessment

Who can benefit from the RDDP?

• Motor vehicle collision or near collision
• An acquired brain injury
• Stroke or heart attack
• Functional impact from loss of a limb or spinal cord injury
• Slowed reaction time due to illness or injury
• Age related functional losses
• Disease or injuries that impact cognitive and/or physical functioning
• Individuals who are anxious, fearful, or who lack confidence when driving or riding as a passenger in a motor vehicle

How do individuals access the RDDP?

Individuals can refer themselves or by third party, such as:

• Occupational therapist and/or case management team
• Motor vehicle insurer
• Physician or health care provider
• Therapist, psychiatrist, or psychologist 

 

Please view our Drivers Evaluation Rehabilitation Centre flyer. (pdf format)

The Medical Information and Referral Form (2007), The Vision Form for A-F licences and The Vision Form for G & M licences are found on the forms page

Our driving instructor is Victoria Webster (click on her name for more information)