Driver Readiness Screening

Regaining independence through driving is a common goal following an illness or injury. This crucial step toward safety is your first move toward secure driving.

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Why Driver Readiness Screening?

We’re here to help you get back on the road with confidence. A Mary Free Bed driver pre-evaluation offers a comprehensive driving assessment for adults 18 and older.  

Mary Free Bed occupational therapists are compassionate partners on the journey back to safe driving. In this 60-minute, comprehensive evaluation, we’ll assess driving essentials – including vision, cognitive, and physical skills –to ensure you’re road-ready.

When should I consider requesting a driver readiness evaluation?

If you are experiencing or have experienced these issues, you may want to consider a driver readiness screening:

Spinal Cord Injury

Seizure
Dementia/Alzheimer’s

Any Medical Condition Impacting Your Vision, Cognition or Physical Ability to Drive

About the Program

What is the cost?

Driver readiness screenings are covered by insurance as an occupational therapy evaluation.

Any on-road evaluation and training that might be recommended following this evaluation would be an out-of-pocket expense. If needed, your Mary Free Bed therapist can help provide recommendations on organizations who provide the on-road evaluation.

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Assessment & Recommendations

Your referring physician will receive your evaluation report. This report will provide a risk level (low, medium, or high risk) of a potential vehicle accident based on your scores and abilities.

Depending on your assessed level of risk, we may recommend a formal on-road driver evaluation. These types of on-road assessments are not provided by Mary Free Bed.

How do I request a referral?

You can request a referral from your PCP or any other physician who is a part of your care.

The referring provider should indicate “OT evaluation and treat – pre-driving eval” on the referral to better ensure your insurance will cover this service.

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