Live Well Occupational Therapy Driving Assessments
Mobile Service
Services Provided
Services Provided
Live Well Occupational Therapy (LWOT) offers a convenient mobile OT Driving Assessment service in Sydney's:
- Lower North Shore (Kirribilli to Pymble)
- Northern Beaches (Manly to Mona Vale)
Conducting:
- Pre-drive assessments in your own home, and
- On-road assessment in your local area
Services Provided
Services Provided
Services Provided
OT Driving Assessments:
- Pre-drive assessments
- On-road assessments
- Vehicle modification prescription
- Driver rehabilitation programs
For more information see 'What you need to know'
About Julie-Anne
About Julie-Anne
About Julie-Anne
Julie-Anne is a highly experienced Occupational Therapist specialising in OT Driving Assessments.
Julie-Anne understands the importance of driving to a person’s independence and quality of life, and will work with you to gain or maintain your licence if it is safe to do so.
Appointments
About Julie-Anne
About Julie-Anne
Contact Julie-Anne to make an appointment or if you have any questions about OT Driving Assessments.
What you need to know
Please reach us at hello@lwot.com.au if you cannot find an answer to your question.
If you have a long-term or permanent medical condition or disability (physical or cognitive), your doctor and / or Transport for NSW may ask for an OT Driving Assessment.
An OT Driving Assessment determines if / how your condition affects your ability to drive safely and legally.
OT Driver Assessors are specially trained to assess:
- Motor skills, reflexes and response times
- Memory and judgment
- Driving behaviour
The goal of the OT Driving Assessment is to enable you to drive safely and legally for as long as possible.
Stage 1 – Pre-drive assessment (Up to 2 hours)
- Medical and driving history interview
- Assessment of physical ability, vision, and cognitive skills
- Basic road rules knowledge
Stage 2 - On-Road Assessment (1 to 1.5 hours)
- In a dual-control car with an OT and driving instructor
- Assessment of your real-world driving (observation, planning, reaction time, etc.)
- If needed, you may trial vehicle modifications (e.g. hand controls, steering aids)
After the Assessment You’ll get feedback on your driving and how your condition affects it. A report goes to your doctor and TfNSW’s Medical Unit, and the possible outcomes include:
- Retain your licence (with or without restrictions)
- Downgrade to a learner’s licence for driving lessons or training with modifications
- Temporary suspension of licence during recovery
- Medical cancellation of licence
Note:
- If you require vehicle modifications, you may need lessons and must also pass a TfNSW Disability Driving Test.
- Reassessments may be needed after lessons or if your condition is progressive (e.g. Parkinson’s, dementia).
- Valid licence or learner’s permit (not suspended or cancelled)
- TfNSW Fitness to Drive Medical Report Doctor’s referral outlining the reasons an OT driving assessment
- Glasses/hearing aids if needed
- Vision report (if required)
- You must sign a consent form to allow the report to be shared with your doctor and TfNSW.
- Without your consent the assessment cannot proceed.
Driving represents freedom and independence, but it’s a privilege, not a right. To keep your licence, you must be medically fit to drive.
- You must report any long-term or permanent medical condition that may affect your ability to drive to Transport for NSW (TfNSW).
- Not reporting may put lives at risk and lead to legal or financial consequences, including loss of insurance.
- Driving involves physical, visual, mental, and emotional skills.
- Health changes can affect driving ability, even if you don’t notice them.
- It’s important to listen to advice from your doctor and family.