The process
What happens at your assessment?
An OT driving assessment checks whether a health condition is affecting your driving. It takes two to three hours, starts at your home, and includes a drive on local roads. Here is what to expect, from the first form to the final report.
What needs to happen first?
Your GP needs to confirm you are medically ready for an assessment. The form depends on where you live.
In NSW
Your GP completes a Fitness to Drive form online. Once that is done, you or your family can send us a referral.
In Queensland
Your GP completes an F3712 form. You take the tear-off section to Transport and Main Roads before your appointment, then send us a referral.
What to bring on the day
Your driver licence
Your glasses, if you use them for driving
Your hearing aids, if you wear them
What happens on the day?
Allow two to three hours. Everything happens at or near your home.
01
A health screen at home
We start at your kitchen table. We check your vision, movement and strength, and the memory and thinking skills you need for driving. We also talk about your health and your driving history. This helps us plan the drive.
02
A drive on local roads
A driving instructor joins us with their dual-control car. You drive and we sit in the car with you. The instructor can brake if needed, so everyone stays safe. We start on quiet roads and build up to busier ones.
03
A debrief straight after
We talk through what we saw, what went well and what we are worried about. Family are welcome to join this part. You will know our recommendation before we leave.
04
A written report
We write a report with our findings and recommendations. It goes to your GP and, where required, the licensing authority.
What are the possible outcomes?
Every outcome is based on safety, for you and for other people on the road. Some people keep driving with no changes. For some people, the outcome is to stop driving.
No changes are needed to your licence.
For example, driving only during the day or only within your local area.
Some people need a few lessons with a driving instructor to build skills or confidence before a second drive with us.
If driving is not safe right now, we explain why and talk about other ways to get around.
What happens after the report?
In NSW
We send the report to Transport for NSW. They make the final decision about your licence.
In Queensland
We send the report to your GP. Your GP then sends an updated F3712 to Transport and Main Roads, who make the final decision about your licence.
Ready to book?
Send us a referral and we will be in touch to talk through next steps.