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FACT CHAPTER 1

Driving is an instrumental activity of
daily living that can be addressed by

occupational therapy.

American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

▶ Becoming angry more frequently at other drivers

▶ Friends or relatives saying they do not want to ride
with you
▶ Having difficulty seeing the sides of the road when
looking straight ahead

▶ Being easily distracted or have a hard time
concentrating while driving

▶ Having trouble turning to check over your shoulder
while backing up or changing lanes

▶ Recently getting tickets, unexplained damages, or
warnings by law enforcement officers

If you notice one or more of these warning signs,
talk to your health care provider about a referral to
an Occupational Therapist or assessment by a Driver
Rehabilitation Specialist (DRS). To learn more about
a DRS, go to page 33 in Chapter 2. Together, you can
address concerns, discuss possibilities for driving, and
explore resources.

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