Occupational Therapy Driving and Vehicle Modification Assessment

Our 6 experienced driver-trained Occupational Therapists pride ourselves on providing comprehensive Driving and Vehicle assessment, drive, rehabilitation and Driver education.

Individualised driving assessment, rehabilitation and vehicle assessment to support safe community access and maintain how you live and your independence.

Services include:

  • Learner driver/ Potential to drive assessment

  • Occupational Therapy driving assessment

  • Vehicle modifications for driving

  • Passenger vehicle modification

  • Motorbike & heavy vehicle

  • Education and training

  • Assistance to navigate the licensing process.

Supporting safe community access and maintaining how you live.

Our OTs will assess your current abilities then provide tailored advice to optimise your driving experience.

You may benefit from our experienced team of driver trained Occupational Therapists if you are:

  • A person with strength, sensation, or range of movement of the head and neck, arms, or legs, affecting your ability to drive.

  • Comfort and confidence in driving safely, seeking regarding confidence.

  • A learner driver with a disability.

Get in touch today to learn how an OT driver assessment can enhance your travel independence and confidence.

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estara modified vehicle

estara has partnered with Drive Smart Driving School to provide a community service for people with disability.

A Toyota Camry with accessible features and driving control modifications, for people with physical disability to enable them to complete driving assessment and training to regain their driver's license post injury, learn to drive in a modified vehicle or to trial different hand controls if they need to change.

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Vehicle modifications include: 

  • Mechanical push radial driving hand controls

  • Mechanical push twist driving hand controls

  • PME E-Tronic hand controls

  • Left foot accelerator

  • Instructor brake to the passenger side

  • Tri-spin spinner knob plus standard spinner knob

  • Transfer plate at driver’s seat

  • Spinner knob with electric indicators

  • Veigel eClassic

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For many individuals living with a spinal cord injury, the journey toward regaining independence can often feel overwhelming.

“I don’t know how I would have gone about the process of finding a vehicle without Occupational Therapist Lloyd.”
— Grace, an estara client

However, with the right guidance, that journey becomes not just manageable but empowering.

Frequently asked questions

Total Ability Complete Guide to Driving with Disability

  • Yes, absolutely. If you’ve never driven a car and you live with a disability, specialised driver training with Drive Smart Driving School, combined with a driver OT assessment from estara’s occupational therapists, can guide you on the path to getting your L’s, P’s and full licence.

  • If you live with a disability or medical condition that may impact your ability to drive, you will need to complete a Service SA form with support from your health practitioner.

    Our support staff and occupational therapists can support you with information about your driver’s licence and set you up with driving modifications to get you back on the road.

  • Our modified driving instruction vehicle has a passenger-side brake. While you are adjusting to the modified controls of the vehicle and learning how to operate the car, your instructor can brake if needed to prevent a collision. 

    Your driving instructor is skilled in supporting and guiding you to drive a modified vehicle, with understanding and patience. You’ll gain confidence as you practice driving, knowing your instructor will be there to guide you through the steps to gaining your license.

Make an appointment to drive your future

Make an appointment for a driving assessment with a driver-trained occupational therapist for driving guidance, equipment and support.

  • Our occupational therapy team will support you with an initial assessment after a new injury, or if you need to transition from hand controls that are now deemed unsuitable (such as a portable pedal fitted device).

  • Take a step towards greater independence by contacting Drive Smart Driving School directly.

    Call 08 8285 4059 or email drivesmart@drivesmartdrivingschool.com.au