Copperas Cove, TX 76522, US
Driving & community mobility
Consultation for Driving Readiness
Comprehensive Medical Driving Evaluation
FREE 20 minute interview to discuss concerns about driving, goals for driving and why you have been referred for a Fitness to Drive Evaluation.
Comprehensive Medical Driving Evaluation
Comprehensive Medical Driving Evaluation
- Medical history
- Medication
- Strength
- Range of Motion
- Vision
- Perception
- Reaction Time
- Cognitive Skills
- Driving Needs & Expectations
On-the-Road Driving Assessment
On-the-Road Driving Assessment
- Ability to safely operate a vehicle in real time situations
- Anticipate traffic changes & hazards
- Follow signals/signs
Driving Retirement
On-the-Road Driving Assessment
- Education on warning signs
- Education on community resources
- funding
- local transportation options
- Education & support for family/caregivers as they discuss concerns about safety with their loved ones
- Provide resources to assist with conversations
- Coordinate with family & friends to establish a support system
Teen/New Driver Training
Teen/New Driver Training
- Driver must poses a learner's permit & meet the minimum standards for motor vehicle operation as outlined by the Texas Medical Advisory Board Guideline for determining driver limitation
- Provide 1:1 in-car training
- Lessons are designed specifically for each student with consideration given for physical, cognitive & emotional strengths & weaknesses
Driving Training
Teen/New Driver Training
- Learning to drive a modified vehicle (hand controls, left foot accelerator)
- Improving driving confidence
Our newest service!
Driving Skills Bootcamp
We hope to inspire teens and young adults with unique learning needs to use their strengths to become safe drivers. 9-week session designed for teens & young adults to develop skills in PREPARATION for getting their DRIVER's PERMIT.
How does the process work?
Driving Evaluation Procedure
1. Call us! Ask us any questions you may have and set up an appointment.
2. We will work with you to obtain a physician's order from you physician of choice. (We typically work with primary care physicians and neurologists.)
3. We will come to your home on the day of the appointment.
3. Participate in a Clinical Evaluation and On Road Driving Assessment.
4. We will review the results and work together to develop a plan to move forward toward your mobility goals. The next step may include additional driving training which is established on an individual basis.
Why use an Occupational Therapist Driver Rehab Specialist?
Occupational Therapy Driver Rehab Specialists (OT-DRS) are experts at looking at what makes each person unique and how this impacts their ability to drive. OT-DRS are specialized to look at:
- Medical History
- Driving Skills
- Assessing how physical & cognitive challenges impact driving
- Developing a community mobility plan
- Assessing & Training for modified driving controls driving evaluation
Our Equipment
Our Car
Modified Controls
Modified Controls
Our vehicle has been modified so that we can complete Comprehensive Driving Evaluations for all populations including individuals who have had a Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Dementia/MCI, Amputations, and many others.
Modified Controls
Modified Controls
Modified Controls
The vehicle has also been modified for individuals that want to learn how to use modified controls such as hand controls or left foot accelerator.