Are physical changes affecting your ability to drive? While everyone wants to keep driving for as long as possible, no one wants to be a threat to themselves or to others because they are no longer able to drive safely.

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Evaluating Driver Safety, Fitness and Mobility

Sight and Perception

In an effort to assist individuals, family members, and healthcare providers in evaluating driving ability, Oregon Driver Education Center, Inc. offers driver training and assessment. This service includes an in-car appraisal with a state certified instructor. This may be supplemented by simulator training. We offer a thorough, written report of performance in a variety of driving environments.

• Endurance
• Visual Acuity
• Responses to distractions
• Judgments & problem solving
• Physical limitations
• General awareness and observation
• Overall driving aptitude

Science Based Driver Fitness Testing

Sober But Impaired

WHAT CAN BE DONE?

• Be aware of your physical limitations and how they may affect your driving.
• Listen to what people tell you who know you best and care about you most.
• Discuss driving with your doctor - He or She can evaluate the interactions and side effects of all the medications you may be taking.
• Refresh your knowledge of safe driving practices and learn about new traffic control and roadway design features through a mature driver class.
• Begin planning alternative ways of meeting your transportation needs.

RE-EXAM PROGRAM:

This 4 hour course is designed for individuals required by the DMV to obtain professional training prior to a re-examination of their driving privileges (written evaluation included). ODEC will request a 30-day permit for drivers under medical suspension.

LOW VISION REHABILITATION TRAINING:

ODEC employs Certified Rehabilitation Training Specialists to train low vision condition persons in the use of bioptic telescopic lenses while driving.

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COACHING THE MATURE DRIVER - $25.00 ($20.00 with AAA Discount):

This 6-hour class is designed specifically for the needs of drivers 55 and older. Please call the office for the AAA Discount.
Graduates of the course may qualify for insurance discounts.