Meeting Mobility Challenges
For Older Adult, Injured & Disabled Drivers
Driver Evaluation
A Driver Evaluation is a comprehensive assessment of an individual’s abilities as it relates to safe driving. It is the first step for all other services. The evaluation provides information regarding a person's capabilities and challenges for operating a motor vehicle. The process and testing varies depending on the reason the person is being seen.
Driver Training
Driver Training Services are available to individuals who have successfully completed a driver evaluation and received training recommendations from the evaluating therapist. To be eligible for training services a driver must have a valid learner’s permit or license. Teens under 18 need to complete classroom driver’s education via their high school and have a Restricted Instruction Permit (SBTS-800 form) provided by the drivers education instructor.
Vehicle Fittings
Vehicle fittings are an integral part of the vehicle modification process and assure proper fit and placement of all controls relative to the client’s driving position and abilities. Fittings assure the best interface between the driver, the vehicle, any assistive mobility devices utilized, and the driving controls. Vehicle Fittings are provided for individuals who have successfully completed a driver evaluation.
Our Vehicles
Vehicles used for conducting on the road driver evaluations and in car driver training are equipped with dual brakes, safety signage and extra mirrors. These are requirements set forth for all driving schools licensed by the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles.
Wheelchair Accessibility
A Chrysler Pacifica Braun Conversion WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE vehicle offers state of the art technology.
This is a mid-tech vehicle with a variety of mechanical and electronic hand controls, steering orthotics, variable effort steering and modified secondary control options for functions like turns signals, wipers and headlights. The client is able to drive from their wheelchair or transfer to a 6-way power seat base.
DRS vehicles are also outfitted with adaptive equipment for use with clients facing physical limitations.
Adaptive equipment available includes:
Hand Controls: A variety of types and styles for left or right hand use including:
● Sure Grip FeatherLite Controls (push/rock, push/right angle, and push/pull)
● Veigel Classic (push/twist)
● Veigel Compact (push pull)
● Bever Electronic controls (Stick, Lever and Slide input devices)
●Pedal extenders
●Left Foot Accelerator
●Steering Orthotics
●Powered Elevating Lift Board for Vehicle Entry Assist
●Booster Seating
●Backing Camera
●A variety of manual and electronic secondary control modifications
●Variable Effort Steering
About
Driver Rehabilitation Services
At DRS, we take the time to carefully evaluate and understand in order to come to solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. Our experienced team is dedicated to driving results.
