CMC Vehicle Modifications & Driving Assessment

Question 1

What is the role of a Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS) in the mobility consultation process?

Accepted Answer

To evaluate a client's ability to drive and recommend vehicle modifications

Answer

A CDRS evaluates a client's physical, cognitive, and perceptual abilities to determine driving capacity and recommends appropriate adaptive equipment or vehicle modifications.

Question 2

What type of vehicle modification allows a wheelchair user to drive from their wheelchair?

Accepted Answer

Lowered floor minivan with wheelchair docking system

Answer

Lowered floor minivans with wheelchair docking systems allow users to drive from their wheelchair, eliminating the need to transfer into a driver's seat.

Question 3

What are hand controls in vehicle modification?

Accepted Answer

Devices that allow acceleration and braking to be controlled by hand instead of foot

Answer

Hand controls are adaptive devices that transfer acceleration and braking functions to hand-operated mechanisms, enabling individuals with lower extremity impairments to drive.

Question 4

What must be verified before recommending a wheelchair-accessible vehicle conversion?

Accepted Answer

The client's wheelchair dimensions, weight, and the vehicle's weight capacity

Answer

The wheelchair's dimensions, weight, and the user's combined weight must be verified against the vehicle's modified weight capacity and interior clearance dimensions.

Question 5

What is a spinner knob used for in adapted driving?

Accepted Answer

A device attached to the steering wheel allowing single-hand steering

Answer

A spinner knob attaches to the steering wheel and allows a driver with limited use of one arm to steer effectively with a single hand.

(CMC) Certified Mobility Consultant Practice Test

(CMC) Certified Mobility Consultant Practice Test

CMC Vehicle Modifications & Driving Assessment