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2014 Washington Street
Newton, MA 02462
617-243-6000
Open 24 hoursLab Hours and Holiday Hours Vary
307 W Central St
Natick, MA 01760
617-243-5345
159 Wells Ave
Newton Centre, MA 02459
617-243-5777
111 Norfolk Street
Walpole, MA 02081maps
978 Worcester Road (rte 9)
Wellesley, Massachusetts 02482
781-235-5200
Open 24 hours
Lab Hours and Holiday Hours Vary
25 Washington Street
Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481
617-219-1520
9 Hope Ave
Waltham, MA 02453
617-243-5590
Monday through Saturday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
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The Drive Safe Program serves adult drivers who hold or previously have held a driver’s license and are experiencing changes due to medical conditions, trauma, surgery, neurological incidents or aging. The first part of the comprehensive driving evaluation is conducted in the clinic. During the clinical assessment, an occupational therapist tests the physical, cognitive and visual skills that are needed for driving. Rules of the road and driving safety knowledge are also reviewed.
Clients who demonstrate the underlying skills for driving proceed with the next step in the driving evaluation process - an on-road assessment with a licensed driving instructor in a specially equipped vehicle. The on-road assessment evaluates the client’s performance in real traffic situations. The results of the on-road assessment are combined with the clinical assessment to determine fitness to drive.
Client and family/caregiver education about driving with specific medical conditions, planning for the future, and community resources is an integral part of the Drive Safe program.