Driver Evaluation Program

The St. Cloud Hospital Driver Evaluation Program evaluates an individual’s performance for safe
return to driving after an illness, accident, or significant medical event.

State-of-the-art equipment evaluates:

• Depth perception
• Visual acuity
• Eye attention
• Traffic color recognition
• Field of vision
• Traffic sign recognition
• Memory
• Way finding
• Problem solving
• Basic driving knowledge
• Reaction time
• Road, lights and lane attention
  

Special training:
Specialized drivers training is available onsite via a state-of-the-art driving simulator and computerized retraining programs.

Appropriate for people with:

• Stroke/traumatic brain injury
• Visual impairments
• Seizure disorder
• Peripheral vascular disease
• Kidney disease
• Multiple cardiac events
• Early dementia, confusion and/or Alzheimer’s
• Amputees and/or joint replacements with poor/delayed recovery
• Multiple sclerosis or any medical condition with increased weakness, changes in cognition,
  decreased sensation or fatigue

Goals:

• Return to safe driving
• Assess visual, motor, and cognitive skills
• Assess road and dynamic driving knowledge
• Evaluate need for adaptive equipment and training if indicated

Referrals:
All you need is an order from your doctor, doctor’s assistant or nurse practitioner. Call us to set up your initial appointment.