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Driving Evaluation and Training

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IPMR Services

IPMR developed the first program in downstate Illinois to help individuals maintain their driving independence.

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Driving Evaluation and Training is an IPMR Exclusive Program.

For more information call (800) 957-4767. Drivers, family members, special education programs and others may call and assist with scheduling an evaluation. A physician's referral is required.

Who should be evaluated?

This program is designed to answer, "Is it safe for me to drive?" Anyone who has had a medical condition or injury that could impair driving abilities can be tested. This includes those who have had a stroke or a traumatic brain injury. It is also appropriate for those with progressive diseases such as muscular dystrophy, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis or Alzheimer's. Some individuals may not know if they have the physical strength or coordination to drive safely—this may include people recovering from a serious illness or young adults born with cerebral palsy or physical disabilities.

What does the evaluation include?

The initial evaluation takes about three hours and includes:

  • Vision screening
  • Passive/active range of motion
  • Manual muscle testing
  • Reaction time measurement
  • Functional cognitive testing
  • Ability to get into a vehicle and prepare to drive
  • Visual/perceptual and decision-making skills

If further testing and training are needed, these additional services are available:

  • Driving Control Simulator Evaluation/Training
  • Small Scale Vehicle Evaluation/Training
  • Full Scale Driving Evaluation/Training

Please note that Medicare and many other insurance plans do not cover the cost of driving evaluations because they do not consider "driving" to be medically necessary. IPMR has priced this program to be as affordable as possible. Financial assistance is available under IPMR's Charity Care policy to assist those who do not have the resources to pay for this assessment.

Get our program brochure

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