Driving Reflection

One of the key take aways I got from our driving guest lecturer is that driving is an essential part to someone's independence and they are not likely to give it up easily. But as an OT, we must consider the safety of everyone else on the road and refer them to a driving specialist when necessary. I also learned that some modification can be made to cars to increase someones driving longevity, such as a large rearview mirror or blind spot mirrors for side mirrors.

One intervention that would be applicable to those with driving difficulties could be to work on reaction time by doing eye-foot activities. One activity could be playing kick ball. This would help their reaction time from gas to break when driving.

Another intervention could be Wii Mario Cart. This would be a fun intervention that would work on cognition, motor planning, reaction time, and rules of the road. All of these skills can impact their driving ability.