Driver
Trained OT
Who is the Driver Trained Occupational Therapist?
The Driver Trained Occupational Therapist (DTOT) is an Occupational Therapist with the added qualification that allows them to assess your driving ability and prescribe driving equipment to suit your capabilities.
They will guide the process to get you driving, starting with getting your licence and applying for any funding that you may be eligible for.
We work closely with a network of DTOTs to navigate the process from assessment to passing the driving test (if applicable) and getting the modifications endorsed on your licence.
For a list of DTOTs in your local area, please click the button below, fill in the form and we’ll send you their contact details.
New High Level Assessment Process
In 2025, Total Ability introduced a new national assessment process for anyone exploring High-Level driving controls, including people who need to drive from their wheelchair.
The new assessment process was designed to ensure that anyone starting on their driving journey has a realistic chance of completing it.
If you are exploring High-Level driving controls, or need to drive from wheelchair, please visit our High Level Assessment page.
Things to consider...
Top 10 questions from DTOT Alanna Finnan
1. Why can’t you use the existing vehicle as is?
2. Which vehicle modification / product is required for your function?
3. Is the product adaptable for your future needs/changes?
4. How does one product compare to another? Is one more suitable for your needs than another?
5. Is the vehicle suitable for the products considered?
6. Is the product able to be transferred to a new vehicle in the future?
7. Is the preferred product cost effective?
8. How will you stow the wheelchair in the vehicle? Will it be appropriately secured?
9. Will you need driving lessons to learn how to use the modification? If so, how many?
10. Will you need to be tested again by Transport for NSW (or relevant state transport authority) with the new product?
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