In Victoria, there’s no driving test at a set age. You can keep driving for as long as you’re medically safe to do so. From age 75, you’re offered a three-year licence renewal cycle — a regular prompt to consider whether anything about your health has changed.

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An occupational therapy driving assessment helps when a medical condition or an age-related change — in vision, memory, reaction time, movement or confidence — may be affecting safe driving. Your GP, VicRoads Medical Review, or a family member may suggest one.

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The goal is to keep you driving safely and independently for as long as possible. Many drivers continue after an assessment, sometimes with a conditional licence — for example, driving within your local area, in daylight, or with simple vehicle modifications.

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The assessment has two parts at its core: an off-road clinical session, and an on-road drive with your occupational therapy driving assessor (OTDA) and a specialist driving instructor. We then report to your GP and, where relevant, VicRoads Medical Review, with clear recommendations.

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An assessment isn’t about taking your licence away. It’s about giving you, your family and your doctor an objective picture — and a plan to keep you mobile in a safe way. 

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National fitness-to-drive standards are reviewed from time to time and requirements can change. We stay current with Victorian requirements, so you don’t have to.