Occupational Therapy Driver Assessments

Drive Smart is able to offer Occupational Therapy Driver Assessments for both NDIS and VicRoads purposes. Whether VicRoads have required you to undergo a for licensing purposes or you require a driving assessment to access specialized driver lessons via NDIS (if eligible), Drive Smart is partnered with an experienced Occupational Therapy Driving Assessor who will conduct a seamless and thorough assessment no matter your circumstances or goals.

What's involved? OT Driving assessments include an off-road evaluation and on road (driving) component. These two sessions are generally completed on separate days. The off-road evaluation is typically completed at the client home and includes a physical screen, sensory screen, visual screen, cognition assessment and driving history overview. This generally takes between 1.5-2 hours.

The on-road assessment is completed in a dual controlled vehicle with a driving instructor. Depending on your circumstances this may either be in your local area or a pre-determined set route. Your Occupational Therapist will complete relevant report writing for VicRoads and NDIS for funding applications.

Common Medical Conditions/Disabilities: Drive Smart are experienced in conducting OTDA for a variety of medical conditions and disabilities - including physical, psychosocial, neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative. Commonly we help clients with the following conditions/disabilities: Autism Spectrum Disorder Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Alzheimer's Disease and other related dementia conditions Physical conditions such as amputations or other related trauma e.g. MVA Hemiplegia following stroke, polio or cerebral palsy Our fleet of dual controlled vehicles are equipped with a range of driver modifications to suit your requirements.

Please call us on 0407 800 950 to discuss your circumstances.

Drive Smart Driver Academy is currently undergoing NDIS registration this will be available in the first half of 2025.