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. 2019 Oct 23;1:37. doi: 10.1186/s42466-019-0043-z

Recommendation

Group 1

If the visual neglect without additional visual field loss has improved to such an extent that it can no longer be observed by others (e.g., therapists or family members) an on-road driving test of at least 60 min should be considered. The driving evaluation should be done in such a way that the neglect is specifically evaluated (e.g., in inner city traffic at rush hour). This test should be carried out together with a neuropsychologist.

Group 2

As a rule, safe driving of group 2 vehicles (e.g., trucks) cannot be expected because of the additional demands on cognitive resources (e.g., sustained attention over long periods of time) even if the neglect has improved and cannot be observed by others. In rare cases, a driving evaluation can be carried out with appropriate vehicles and for longer time periods to test the stability of functioning.