Driving Assessments

A driving assessment is a procedure designed to observe and evaluate the skills required to drive safely.

Depending on your needs a driving assessment can also :

  • Assess ability to return to driving following an illness or accident
  • Determine whether an adaptation may be beneficial

WHO IS IT FOR ?

Anyone.

  • However, a full driving ability assessment with on-road drive will require a valid driving licence
  • An ‘off-road’ assessment may be an option if you have yet to apply for your licence or are looking to regain driving entitlement

WHO WILL ASSESS ME ?

We have a team of specialist Driving Assessors who are Approved Driving Instructors and Clinicians. All have the professional expertise to assess people of all ages and abilities.

WHERE WILL I BE ASSESSED ?

Cornwall Mobility have assessment centres at the following locations :

  • Truro
  • Exeter
  • Launceston
  • Plymouth

 

ASSESSMENT CHARGES

Please call for more information on this.

 

WHAT DOES THE ASSESSMENT INVOLVE ?

Pre-drive.

The Assessors start the assessment with a simple vision test, asking you to read a number plate the minimum legal distance of 20 metres.

They will then have an initial discussion with you to find out relevant background information such as :

  • Mobility Details
  • Medical History
  • Driving History

A simple physical assessment is then conducted to confirm your physical abilities in relation to driving.

If deemed appropriate, a cognitive assessment will be conducted. This will involve a series of short tasks to evaluate memory, attention, concentration, co-ordination and visual perception.

THE ASSESSMENT RIG

This is a computerised system (only available in Truro) that assesses strength of limbs, range of movement and reaction times. It can be helpful for clients without driving entitlement who are limited to an ‘off-road’ drive.

ON-ROAD DRIVE

The final stage of the assessment is a drive in one of our dual controlled vehicles. This may only take place if the client has entitlement to drive and passes the eyesight test.

OUTCOME

The outcome of the assessment, including recommendations, will be fully discussed with you.

A written report will be produced and may be sent to you, your doctor and referrer.

HOW DO I ARRANGE AN ASSESSMENT ?

If you would like to have a driving assessment you can contact us by visiting the Truro Centre, our website or by telephone or email.

Alternatively, you can ask your GP or relevant healthcare professional to refer you, by writing to us or by emailing.

To make an enquiry, or for informal advice, please call or email us.

OTHER DRIVING RELATED SERVICES :

  • Vehicle adaptations fitting/familiarisation tuition/ information and assessment
  • Theory and Hazard Perception Tuition
  • Passenger/Transfer Assessments
  • Hoist Assessments
  • Specialist, Drive from Wheelchair and Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Advice.