Driver skills assessment of motor abilities

 · by AARP, September 3, A comprehensive driving evaluation by a trained professional is an objective process for determining: Whether you have the skills and abilities to drive safely; What corrections (if any) are needed; What specific steps you can take to become a better, safer driver;.  · What are driving skills? Driving skills are abilities a person may have when they are working in a position that involves driving vehicles. Some drivers may operate larger vehicles like trucks or buses. Those who hold driving skills often hold positions as truck drivers, delivery drivers or bus drivers for the city or schools. Driving skills can include strong . Occupational therapists are trained to assess the physical, perceptual and cognitive abilities needed to ensure safe driving. They are also trained to find solutions for improving people’s driving capacity and ability to access vehicles.

Functional Assessment of the Older Driver. Functional assessment involves assessment of a patient’s visual, motor, and cognitive abilities. (See also Overview of the Older Driver. Overview of the Older Driver For many older adults, driving an automobile is their preferred option for community transportation. What are driving skills? Driving skills are abilities a person may have when they are working in a position that involves driving vehicles. Some drivers may operate larger vehicles like trucks or buses. Those who hold driving skills often hold positions as truck drivers, delivery drivers or bus drivers for the city or schools. Driving skills can include strong knowledge of traffic laws, maintenance knowledge and problem-solving skills. Tests of Motor Ability To assess motor ability, the ADReS uses three measures: (1) the Rapid Pace Walk, (2) range of motion testing, and (3) the manual muscle test. The Rapid Pace Walk (RPW) is used as an indicator of gross proprioception and lower extremity strength.1 This is a.

This chapter focuses on the assessment of functional abilities needed to safely operate a motor vehicle, or "fitness to drive. Motor speed, reaction time, balance, and coordination can be assessed with the rapid-pace walk test. The patient is asked to walk a 3-m (ft) path, turn. Adults were found to initiate and execute movements more slowly and with less precision as they age, which may contribute to the decline of their driving skill.