GP FAQ'S

The OT Driver Assessment process consists of two appointments:

1. Initial off road interview to gather information about the client's driving history, where they would like to drive in the future and to complete physcial, sensory, cognitive and road law assessments
2. On road assessment in a dual control vehicle along a pre-determined, Vic Roads compliant, route

All OT Driver Assessments must be completed through Vic Roads with supporting medical reports.

Simply complete the online Vic Roads Medical Report form here and provide your patient with our phone number for bookings. 

Alternatively, you can complete a pdf Vic Roads Medical Report here and email to admin@driveableot.com.au

Please note that a medical report must be completed before engaging Drive Able OT.

 The national driver medical standards Assessing Fitness to Drive (AFTD) set out the considerations and medical criteria for safe driving. 

Whilst there is no mandatory reporting requirement for health professionals in Victoria, they are ethically obliged to act in the interest of public safety. 

If you do not feel comfortable addressing driving directly with your patient, feel they lack insight or are not heading advice around driving, you can anonymously report them to Vic Roads.

In Victoria, a person may retain their licence as long as they are fit to do so. There is no mandatory re-assessment age, however with advancing age, often comes medical conditions that require Vic Roads notification.

You may refer a patient under a Chronic Disease Management Plan, if you feel they meet the necessary criteria. This would entitle them to a Medicare Rebate for each of their appointments.