DRIVER EVALUATION & TRAINING

What is Driver Evaluation?
Driver Evaluation assesses an individual’s ability to operate a vehicle safely and determines 
strengths/limitations in the physical, visual, cognitive, and perceptual domains. 
The evaluation results in specific recommendations for adaptive devices, vehicle type, vehicle 
modifications, and a driver training program.

What is Driver Training?
Driver Training is for persons over the age of 15 1/2 who may or may not have driven previously.
The instructional program is customized for the needs of the individual.  
Behind-the-wheel instruction focuses on basic vehicle control and maneuvers, rural, urban, and 
highway driving.
Tutoring and directed private study help to prepare the client for the state license examination.   

Who are the program personnel?
An occupational therapist works with the program personnel to provide appropriate services as 
needed. 
The evaluator/trainer is certified by the State of New Hampshire, and by the Association of Driver 
Rehabilitation Specialists (known by its former acronym, ADED) as a Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS).

Who is eligible for the program?
Most individuals with a disabling diagnosis or condition are eligible for participation in the 
program.  
Clients must be seizure free for 12 months.  
As a learner’s permit is not required in New Hampshire, we are able to evaluate and train younger 
drivers from neighboring states.   
Individuals with disabilities including, but not limited to, the following diagnoses or conditions, may be referred to the program:
Age related issues
Amputee
Arthritis
Arthrogryposis
Aspergers Syndrome
Brain Injury
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Vascular Accident
Developmental Disabilities
Diabetes
Dwarfism
Gullian-Barre
Hearing Impairment
Hemiplegia
Learning Disabilities
Multiple Sclerosis
Muscular Dystrophy
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Parkinson's Disease
Post-Polio
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Visual Impairments

What kinds of vehicles are used?
Two vehicles are used for evaluation and training:
A sedan with mechanical hand controls for gas/brake control, left foot gas pedal, and a variety 
of steering devices.
A lowered floor mini-van with maximum reduced effort steering, electronic gas, brake, and 
steering controls. 
The client may drive from the seat, or their wheelchair.

More about the program.
Services may be provided at Crotched Mountain, or in the client’s home area. 
Additional fees are charged for travel to the client’s home.
In cases when an occupational therapist pre-driving assessment is needed a doctor’s prescription 
will be required.
Sedan evaluations typically take 1 1/2 to 2 hours to complete.
Van evaluations typically take 2 to 3 hours to complete.  
Training sessions are generally scheduled in 1 to 2 hour blocks. 
This may vary dependent on client fatigue, weather, road, and traffic conditions.

How much does it cost?
The charge is dependent on the services that are provided.
Please call the Driver Evaluation & Training office to discuss cost.

May I stay at Crotched Mountain while I receive services?
Yes, we have a two-bedroom wheelchair accessible apartment available for use by clients of the 
program.  
It has a microwave oven, refrigerator, TV/VCR, and a telephone.  
The fee for the use of the apartment includes meals in the staff dining room.

To schedule an appointment, or to obtain further information, please contact our office: 
(800) 258-1466 (NH only),  (603) 547-3311, ext. 292 
E-mail: driver@crotchedmountain.org
Web: www.crotchedmountain.org
TTY: 603-547-2532

Directions:
From the South:
North (East) on Route 202 to Route 136 in Peterborough.
East on Route 136 to Greenfield, and turn left onto Route 31 North. 
Turn right onto Crotched Mountain Road. 
Turn Right on Verney Drive and follow signs for the main entrance/reception.

From the North:
Take 93 South to Concord and merge onto 89 North. 
Bear left at Exit 5 onto Routes 202/9 West, towards Henniker/Keene. 
At Hillsborough, follow Route 202 West towards Antrim/Peterborough. 
At Bennington, turn left onto Route 31 South into Greenfield. 
Turn left onto Crotched Mountain Road. 
Turn right onto Verney Drive.
Follow signs for the main entrance/reception.

From the West:
Take 91 to Route 9 East.
In Keene go straight onto Route 101 East. 
In Peterborough, take Route 202 North to Route 136 towards Greenfield. 
Take136 into Greenfield and turn left onto Route 31 North. 
Turn right onto Crotched Mountain Road.
Turn Right on Verney Drive and follow signs for the main entrance/reception.

From the East:
Take Route 3 North to Exit 8 for Route 101 West. 
In Wilton turn right onto Route 31 North towards Greenfield. 
In Greenfield turn right onto Route 31 North. 
Turn right onto Crotched Mountain Road. 
Turn Right on Verney Drive and follow signs for the main entrance/reception.