For many of our clients concerns about driving can play heavily on their minds. Some may have lost their licence as a result of injury or seizures at the time of an accident, for others their concern is being unsure as to whether they can/should apply for a provisional licence, having never driven before but being aware of the positive impact that driving could bring in terms of increasing independence and a feeling of self- identity.
At SP Therapy Services we are proud to offer assessments and advice to support our clients who are wishing to take their first tentative steps toward learning to drive or returning to driving.
Franki Collinson is experienced in carrying out the Rookwood Driving Battery (RDB) a screening tool which assesses the thinking skills required to drive safely. The tests have been chosen because they examine brain functions relevant to driving. These include the ability to look around the visual world and see what’s out there; including what shape things are and where things are and the ability to attend to both sides of space all the time-which we do without thinking.
In her role as Cognitive Champion, Franki may provide input in the following ways in order to guide her clients through a range of options which may include:
- Administering and explaining the results of the RDB including completion of a useful report which can be shown to solicitors/driving assessment centres. The test can be administered in clinic or in client’s own home.
- Arranging a visit to the driving simulator at Bolton Fire and Rescue Service for a basic assessment of driving skills in a safe and fun environment.