Looking to get back on the road?

Driving a car is a complex task that requires good observations, decisions, and reactions. Vic Roads will ask drivers to have their driving abilities assessed if there are concerns about their medical condition or disability.

Peter has been working closely with Occupational Therapy Driver Assessors for over 15 years. Occupational Therapy Driver Assessors work with clients with a medical condition or disability that may impact on driving abilities and safety. We work closely with the driving instructors to ensure that clients receive a comprehensive assessment and, where needed series of lessons within a rehabilitation program to enable them to continue, or return to, driving safely and independently.

Peter is very experienced in providing lessons for:

• People learning to driving with modifications
• Teaching driving techniques to compensate for disability impairments
• Desensitisation programs for people with anxiety or phobias
• Preparing Older/Senior drivers for Vic Roads Medical Review driver assessments and Occupational Therapy Driver assessments

Peter has an excellent range of driving modifications to enable people with disabilities to learn to drive following accidents, injuries or other disabilities. These include:

• Left foot accelerator for people with impairments in their right leg
• Hand control options- including satellite accelerator, combined electronic accelerator and brake, push-pat hand controls
• Spinner knob options for one-handed driving
• Specialised mirrors for neck and back issues

Peter has extensive experience working with clients with a range of disabilities, including spinal cord injuries, strokes, other neurological disorders, amputations, orthopedic injuries and mental health issues.

Due to his success, Peter has been able to expand his business and has a specialised team of instructors skilled in this field.

Louisa King
Principal Occupational Therapist/Driver Assessor
Occupational Therapy Community
T: 03 93811262

Peter, Today I have my full driver’s license, but my journey began 7 years ago with a brain injury. I said to myself, I think I’m ready to drive again, so after having about 10 or so driving lessons to relearn my safety on the road. With great assistance from my driving instructor, Peter. Who in my mind would have to be the most logical person to retrain my brain on the safety procedures on our road? All my family and friends didn’t think I was ready. So today it feels so great having my driver’s license in my wallet! Brent

 

We here at Northern Driving School provide a specialised service for people looking to get back on the road following injury or illness. Peter, our founding partner, has over 15 years of experience in driving tuition and specialises in occupational therapy services. With specially modified vehicles, the service aims to have you driving confidently with safety and independence.

 

At Northern Driving School, you can expect:

• A comprehensive Driver Rehabilitation Program
• An Occupational Therapy Driver Assessment
• Professional and friendly tuition

CALL US ON 9432 1972 NOW TO LEARN MORE!
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