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Programs & Services

Driver Evaluation and Training Service

The Driver Evaluation & Training Service (DETS) provides driving assessment, counselling, and training for young adults, adults and seniors who have a wide variety of disabilities or health conditions that may affect their ability to drive.

The Driver Evaluation & Training Service provides:

  • Comprehensive driver evaluation to assess the capacity and ability for safe driving in clients with complex medical and / or functional conditions who cannot be safely assessed by typical driver evaluation services.
  • Recommendations and on-road training with the use of adaptive techniques or equipment if / when appropriate i.e. adapted or custom-modified car, or wheelchair-accessible van.
  • Referrals to specialized rehabilitation services to practice core skills that are required for safe driving.

Additional education for use of vehicle modifications and assistance in choosing adaptations for vehicles.

Contact Details

Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital

Address
10230 111 Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta
T5G 0B7
Telephone
780-735-7938
Fax
780-735-7946
Accessibility

Accessible and public parking are available on designated surface and underground parking stalls.

Pay by plate parking is available.


Ramps and wheelchair accessible washrooms.

Getting There

Parking map

 

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Tuesday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Thursday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Friday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
driving instructors, occupational therapists (OTs)
Eligibility

Service targeted to clients:

  • 16 years of age and older (must have passed the knowledge test for learners), with a physical, cognitive, perceptual or visual impairment which could potentially impact driving
  • must have an authorization letter / temporary licence from Driver Fitness and Monitoring (Requested by program staff)
  • potential for driving
Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.


Wait Times

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.

Fees

There is a fee for:

  • both the clinical ($134) and on-road ($160) portions of the assessment
  • $75 fee per session for lessons if they are recommended
  • $25 no show fee with notice under 24 hours

If adaptive aids are recommended, there are fees to purchase and install these items from a certified vendor of your choice.


Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Also Known As
Acronym
DETS