Call us!
Most people have many questions about driving rehabilitation services. Please call us at (707) 757-9826. We are available to discuss your driving concerns and answer any questions that you have about Smith OT & Driving Rehabilitation Services.
Before your first appointment
Before your appointment you will need:
1. A referral from your medical provider for an Occupational Therapy Driving Evaluation.
2. A valid driver's license or permit
Please call if you need help in obtaining a referral or if your license has been withdrawn or revoked for any reason. If you require the California Driver Medical Evaluation form, you can access it by clicking on the button below.
1. A referral from your medical provider for an Occupational Therapy Driving Evaluation.
2. A valid driver's license or permit
Please call if you need help in obtaining a referral or if your license has been withdrawn or revoked for any reason. If you require the California Driver Medical Evaluation form, you can access it by clicking on the button below.
What happens at my first appointment?
We begin with a clinical evaluation based on your medical history and your driving goals. The evaluation may include a test of your thinking, visual, and/or physical skills for driving. Please be prepared to give a complete medical history, including any current medications.
If indicated, we proceed to an on-road evaluation in a driving rehabilitation vehicle equipped with an instructor’s brake.
At the conclusion, we will provide you with recommendations based on your goals, fitness to drive, adaptive equipment and/or training needs.
If indicated, we proceed to an on-road evaluation in a driving rehabilitation vehicle equipped with an instructor’s brake.
At the conclusion, we will provide you with recommendations based on your goals, fitness to drive, adaptive equipment and/or training needs.
COVID-19 Protocol
To keep you, our medically-vulnerable clients and ourselves safe, we have implemented the following COVID-19 safety protocols. Please take a minute to review and understand these protocols. If you have any questions, please call.
The day before your appointment
The day of your appointment
During on-road testing
After your appointment
With your help, we all stay safe!
The day before your appointment
- We will call you on the day prior to the scheduled appointment.
- Over the phone, we will conduct the Occupational Therapy interview that we normally conduct in person.
- This will decrease the amount of time we will be exposed to each other.
The day of your appointment
- You will need to bring your own, securing fitting mask.
- We will first verify that your therapist is healthy. If there is any concern, we will call and reschedule your appointment.
- We will then check your check temperature and oxygen saturation levels. If you have a temperature above 100 or an oxygen level below 93, we will need to reschedule your appointment for a time when you are in better health
- You will be directed to the restroom in order to wash and sanitize your hands
During on-road testing
- You and your therapist will both wear masks
- If weather permits, two windows of the vehicle will be open at all times to increase airflow
- We will use a washable seat cover for the driver and accompanying family member or caregiver
After your appointment
- We will roll down all car windows to air out the car
- We will wipe down all points of contact within the vehicle
- We will wipe down all points of contact in the testing office
With your help, we all stay safe!
