Driver Rehabilitation

Driver Rehabilitation at UVM Health

Driving a vehicle is an important source of independence. For many people with medical conditions or physical disabilities, this kind of freedom can feel out of reach.

At University of Vermont Health, we want to help you achieve your highest quality of life. Our driving rehabilitation program evaluates your driving abilities and provides appropriate treatment to help you get on the road safely.

Patient and provider sit inside a car during a Driver Rehabilitation session at UVM Medical Center.

Why Choose UVM Health?

As one of the leading rehabilitation programs in the region, we offer:

Convenient care: We offer driver rehabilitation services in several locations throughout Vermont and northern New York. No matter where you live, you have access to expert care.
Specialized skills: Our occupational therapists are trained in clinical driving evaluations. They have the necessary skills to understand how medical needs may affect your driving and what treatment you need.
Patient-centered treatment: We listen to your concerns and create care plans customized to your goals. We work to make sure you understand your treatment and feel equipped to actively participate.

Conditions We Treat

New and experienced drivers may benefit from a driving evaluation. Driving assessments may be appropriate for people with a range of conditions, such as:

What to Expect

We start driving evaluations with an in-depth review of your vision, thinking skills and physical abilities. This assessment helps us understand the root of any driving challenges and decide if you would benefit from further treatment.

If our occupational therapists determine that it’s safe for you to drive, you will complete an on-the-road assessment with a certified driving rehabilitation specialist. We use a special driver rehabilitation car with an automatic transmission and instructor’s brake. This evaluation helps us determine how you handle a vehicle in traffic and whether you may benefit from adaptive equipment.

After your driving assessment, our occupational therapists will work with you to develop a rehabilitation plan. Driver training occurs in one of our highly modifiable training cars, which are equipped with a driving instructors’ brake for safety purposes. We design individualized, one-on-one treatment programs to help you reach your driving goals.

Awards & Certifications

Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles Driver Training School

University of Vermont Medical Center Driver Rehabilitation Program is licensed by the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles and meets state driving school requirements.