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Good-To-Go Driving Rehab Program

Tri-City Medical Center has offered driver training and evaluation services to patients and community members since 2001. The Program is the only one of its kind in San Diego's North County. The ability to drive for a person with disabilities or impairments can make the difference between being homebound/dependent and having independent access to the community for work, school, and recreation.

Adaptive driving services at Tri-City Medical Center include a clinic evaluation, behind-the-wheel evaluation and training, and driving safety class coordinated by a Certified Driver Rehab Specialist/licensed occupational therapist.

Drivers with medical concerns, disabilities or changes from aging may benefit from this service to determine driving readiness, the need for adaptive equipment (such as hand controls or spinner knob), or preparation for DMV testing after a medical event such as a stroke. If motor, cognitive or visual skills can be improved, a home program will be customized with physician referral and driver participation. For those unable to return to driving, resources for local alternate transportation will be provided.

Payment for services may be covered by insurance in some cases. A discount is offered for cash-pay services.

Services Available:

Pre-driving screening/activities to enhance driving skills

Behind-the-wheel evaluation of driver ability and follow- up training

Evaluation of car and equipment needs

Resource for commercially-available equipment

Information and counseling about driving needs

Referrals to other driving programs/community resources when appropriate

Populations Served:

Older drivers

Drivers who have suffered a stroke or brain injury

People with amputations or neuropathy

Anyone with visual problems such as double vision or field loss

Drivers with arthritis or restricted range of motion limitations

Requirements:

Physician prescription

Medical history from physician

DMV current license or permit is needed for road test or training

New Patient Information: Click Here
Please fill out the questionnaire included in our information packet (by clicking on the link above). You may email the completed form, fax it, drop it off at our offices, or use regular mail to return it to us. If you prefer to receive this packet in the mail, please call us at (760) 940-7272.

For further information, contact:
Farrell Sheffield, OTR/L, CDRS
Certified Driver Rehab Specialist
(760) 940-7866
sheffieldfs@tcmc.com

Note: Participation in our driver rehab program does not guarantee success in reacquisition of license or a "pass" on DMV written or road tests. For the road test, we are required to use our rehab dual-control vehicle.

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