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Table 3.

Pre-driving assessment tools.

History to determine previous motor vehicle accidents, number of miles driven, psychosocial aspects, medical conditions and current level of psychological functioning
Physical examination to identify subtle physical conditions
  • Assess joint mobility of neck, shoulders, wrists, hips, knees and ankles

  • Assess upper and lower muscle strength manually

  • Assess upper and lower coordination through finger-nose, heel to shin and rapid alternating motion

  • Current medication

  • Visual fitness

  • Mental status

Neuropsychiatric testing
Off-road driving testing (simulator)