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Driving with a Prosthesis

Can I Drive as an Amputee?

Many amputees drive!  There are a few things to keep in mind in order to drive both legally and safely with a prosthesis:

  • Before you can drive legally, A BMV2310 form (click here) will need to be completed by your doctor and mailed, faxed, or emailed to the BMV (see page 2 of the form for details).
  • Depending on your individual circumstance, a clinical behind-the-wheel evaluation, driving instruction, and/or occupational therapy may be required.
  • If you need adaptive equipment, you will need a prescription from a doctor or licensed driving instructor. Take this prescription to an authorized dealer (contact listed below) for adaptive equipment installation. This will need to be done before you can retake your driving test if you are required to do so.
  • As with all aspects of using a prosthetic device, have patience with yourself. Like using your prosthesis to learn to walk, you will have to learn to drive again.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND DRIVING SCHOOLS

Mercy West Outpatient Rehabilitation and Therapy

Bick’s Driving School – Western Hills

  • PHONE: 513-251-2100
  • WEBSITE: https://www.bickswesthills.com/Cincinnati-Adaptive-Equipment-Driver-Training.html
  • ADDRESS: 6367 Glenway Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio 45211
  • Physician Referral and existing Driver’s License needed. Out-of-Pocket costs may apply.
  • Entire Rehabilitative Driving Program available at Western Hills location only.
  • Includes Clinical and Behind-the-Wheel Evaluations and training to retake your driving test with the Ohio BMV.
  • Clients are required to be able to independently transfer into a sedan. Wheelchair accessible van not available.
  • Members of ADED – the Association for Driver Rehab Specialists. Contracted to work with the VA community as well as OOD.

Daniel Drake Outpatient Rehabilitation

Ohio State Wexner Medical Center

Kettering Sports Medicine

Trihealth

 

AUTHORIZED ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT DEALER

American Bus & Accessories

  • PHONE: 800-582-7118 / 513-821-3220
  • FAX: 513-679-4424
  • WEBSITE: www.american-bus-inc.com
  • ADDRESS: 123 CityCentre Drive Cincinnati, OH 45216

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