1. VISUAL PERCEPTUAL CAPABILITIES ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT SKILLS RELATED TO DRIVING (90-95%).

2. VISUAL ACUITY (20/20 VISION) IS ONLY ONE ASPECT OF GOOD VISUAL PERCEPTUAL SKILLS.

3. PERIPHERAL VISION, SPATIAL RELATIONS, VISUAL CLOSURE & FIGURE GROUND ARE IMPORTANT TO BTW SAFETY.

A. PERIPHERAL VISION ALLOWS A PERSON TO SEE TO THE LEFT/RIGHT WHILE APPROACHING INTERECTIONS & AROUND THE VEHICLE DURING LANE CHANGES.

B. SPATIAL RELATIONS DEALS WITH KNOWING WHERE THE VEHICLE IS IN RELATIONSHIP TO THE CENTER & EDGE OF THE ROAD & BETWEEN PAVEMENT MARKINGS.

C. VISUAL CLOSURE IS A CRUCIAL COGNITIVE SKILL ALLOWING DRIVERS TO RECOGNIZE CRITICAL PIECES OF THE DRIVING PUZZLE TO REMAIN SAFE WHILE BTW.

D. FIGURE GROUND IS THE ABILITY TO RECOGNIZE ROAD SIGNS, AS WELL AS BUMPS & POTHOLES IN THE ROAD TO AVOID LOSS OF CONTROL & VEHICLE DAMAGE.

NOW LET’S SEE HOW PERCEPTIVE YOU WERE WHEN YOU CAME INTO THIS CLASSROOM TODAY.

GOOD PRESENTERS GIVE THEIR AUDIENCES QUIZES. TAKE OUT A SHEET OF PAPER AND SHARE IT WITH A FRIEND.

QUIZ ON ROAD PHOTO SLIDE

1. WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE CITY WHERE THIS PICTURE WAS TAKEN?2. WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE FAST FOOD RESTAURANT?3. HOW MANY VEHICLES ARE IN THE PHOTO INCLUDING OUR OWN?4. IS IT SUNNY OR CLOUDY?5. HOW MANY LANES OF TRAFFIC ARE ON OUR SIDE OF THE ROAD?6. IS THE VEHICLE STRAIGHT AHEAD OF US A CAR, VAN OR TRUCK?7. WHICH WAY COULD WE GO AT THE UPCOMING INTERSECTION?8. WHAT IS THE COLOR OF THE UPCOMING STOP LIGHT?9. WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE CAR DEALERSHIP?10.WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE UPCOMING CROSSROAD?

BONUS QUESTIONS11.WHAT IS THE COLOR OF THE DASHBOARD IN OUR VEHICLE?12.WHICH SIDE OF THE CAR WAS THE PICTURE TAKEN FROM?13.IS THE SEASON SUMMER, FALL OR WINTER?14.WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE TEACHER?15.WHAT IS MY NAME?16.HOW DO YOU SPELL IT?

1. WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE CITY WHERE THIS PICTURE WAS TAKEN?A. CARBONDALE

2. WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE FAST FOOD RESTAURANT?A. FAZOLI’S

3. HOW MANY VEHICLES ARE IN THE ROAD INCLUDING OUR OWN?A. 10

4. IS IT SUNNY OR CLOUDY?A. CLOUDY

5. HOW MANY LANES OF TRAFFIC ARE ON OUR SIDE OF THE ROAD?A. 3

6. IS THE VEHICLE STRAIGHT AHEAD OF US A CAR, VAN OR TRUCK?A. TRUCK

7. WHICH WAY COULD WE GO AT THE UPCOMING INTERSECTION?A. STRAIGHT AHEAD OR LEFT

8. WHAT IS THE COLOR OF THE UPCOMING STOP LIGHT?A. RED

9. WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE CAR DEALERSHIP?A. VIC KOENIG CHEVROLET

10. WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE UPCOMING CROSSROAD?A. HIGHWAY 13

BONUS QUESTIONS10.WHAT IS THE COLOR OF THE DASHBOARD IN OUR VEHICLE? GREY11.WHICH SIDE OF THE CAR WAS THE PICTURE TAKEN FROM? PASSENGER12.IS THE SEASON SUMMER, FALL OR WINTER? SUMMER13.WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE TEACHER? 14.WHAT IS MY NAME? JON GEIGER 6. HOW DO YOU SPELL IT? I T

ANSWERS TO ROAD PHOTO SLIDE

WHO WE ARE AT EDC The Evaluation and Developmental Center (EDC) is a direct client service component of the Rehab. Institute of SIUC. SIUC and the Illinois Dept. of Human Services/Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) jointly fund EDC’s Rehabilitation Services Programs. THE DRIVER REHAB. PROGRAM Driver Rehabilitation Specialist, Jon Geiger, M.S. Ed., CDRS (Certified Driver Rehab. Specialist) directs the program and is supported by graduate assistants, interns, and student workers. Jon has over 28 years of driver rehabilitation experience. He’s obtained a master’s degree & attends conferences to increase his knowledge base and improve teaching skills. He has three (3) research publications addressing the relationship between clinical tests (The Perceptual Memory Task) [PMT] & (The Ruff 2 & 7 Selective Attention Test) and driver’s licensing status among individuals with disabilities. He’s presented at local, regional, state and national conferences regarding his program/research. PROGRAM SPECIFICS Four components are available for individuals pursuing Driver Rehabilitation Services. They include: Driver Evaluation, Driver Rehabilitation/ Training, Vehicle Adaptive Equipment Prescription and Consultation Services.

DRIVER EVALUATION is an eight-step process that usually takes two-four hours, depending on the vehicle used, disability & adaptive equipment needs of the individual. 1. A vision screening is performed to determine visual acuity, depth perception/binocularity skills, peripheral skills, traffic sign recognition, color discrimination/blindness (pseudo-isochromatic plates) & visual convergence. 2. A reaction time test is performed on all functional limbs using sound & light stimuli. 3. A 20 point computerized pre-permit test is taken to determine a individual’s basic knowledge of Illinois Rules of the Road information. 4. The Motor Free Visual Perceptual Test (MVPT) is administered to assess visual perceptual skills including: visual closure, visual

memory, spatial relations, figure ground & visual discrimination. 5. The Ruff 2 & 7 Selective Attention Test is administered to assess the ability to quickly/ accurately scan, identify and selectively attend to stimuli comparable to the driving task. 6. The Trail Making B Test is administered to assess divided attention & visuomotor tracking skills. 7. The Clock Drawing Test is administered as a screening device for cognitive impairment, dementia and used to measure spatial dysfunction and neglect. 8. Parking lot and/or on-the-road driver assessment is provided in one of four (4) adapted driver education vehicles. DRIVER REHABILITATION/ TRAINING consists of classroom and on-the-road components. Classroom training prepares individuals for the driver’s permit test for those in need of this service. Class size typically ranges from 1-10 students. Driver simulation experience is also offered. EDC owns four simulators. Individuals observe simulation videos with teacher supervision/discussion of driving scenarios in a non-threatening environment. Behind-the-wheel training is typically provided in one-hour increments, twice weekly. Adjustments in training times can be made to meet individual needs. The individual’s equipment needs determine which vehicle will be most appropriate. Instruction may conclude with driver’s license testing at a local driver’s license facility in EDC vehicles for individuals meeting proficiency & safety qualifications/requirements. VEHICLE ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT PRESCRIPTIONS are provided to individuals needing adaptive equipment. This includes vehicle selection, appropriate adaptive aids/devices & vehicle modifications. CONSULTATIONS are provided by request for topics including: Program presentations, medical/vision advice/report forms, adaptive equipment devices & vehicle selection/ modification options.

ADAPTED VEHICLES INCLUDE: 1997 FORD VAN This vehicle’s equipment was update in 2007 and has been labeled “one of the most adapted vehicles in the world”. Some of the adaptive devices include: Joystick Steering Device (evaluation only), Acc-U-Trol™ Secondary Driving Control System, Headrest device for secondary controls, Warp-Drive™, Wee-Pedals™, Zero-effort 4-inch Diameter Steering Wheel, Electronic Gas/Brake, Reversible Right-Angle Hand Controls, Sure-Grip™ Rock/Push Hand Control with tri-pin, Removable driver’s seat allowing driving from a wheelchair, nine inch dropped floor power pan, etc. 2000 GMC SAFARI This van serves individuals without physical limitations and who can’t be comfortably seated in the other smaller driver rehabilitation vehicles. 2004 FORD TAURUS This vehicle is equipped with: MPS™ Right-angle hand controls, spinner knobs, left foot accelerator pedal, dual bump switches and/or head operated voice scan device for various secondary controls, pedal extensions, a right-handed turn signal lever & park brake extension. 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS This vehicle is equipped with four (4) interchangeable Sure-Grip™ Hand Controls, a wide array of spinner knobs, left foot accelerator pedal with accelerator guard, right-handed turn signal lever, pedal extensions & thumb switch controls for turn signals, horn & dimmer switch. This vehicle also has push button ignition for easier starting capability. Phone: 618-453-4324 Fax: 618-453-6386 Email: jgeiger@siu.edu Website: http://rehab.siuc.edu/service/edc_drivers_evaluation.html

RUFF 2 & 7 SELECTIVE ATTENTION TEST

WHAT IS WRONG IN THIS PICTURE?

WHAT IS WRONG IN THIS PICTURE?

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WHAT APPEARS TO HAVE HAPPENED IN THIS PHOTO?

WHAT APPEARS TO HAVE HAPPENED IN THIS PHOTO?

SKID MARKS

STAY AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS BY: • BEING VISUALLY PERCEPTIVE• AVOIDING DISTRACTIONS • MAINTAINING CONSTANT CONTROL OF YOUR VEHICLE • PREPARING FOR CHANGING DRIVING ENVIRONMENTS• BEING A DEFENSIVE DRIVER • CONTROLING YOUR OWN ACTIONS (AVOID ROAD RAGE) • BEING READY FOR THE UNEXPECTED• BEING SMART AS A DRIVER AND AS A PASSENGER

GOOD LUCK WITH DRIVER EDUCATION AND OBTAININGA DRIVER’S LICENSE. THIS CLASS WILL ALLOW YOU TO ENJOY MORE INDEPENDENCE & OPPORTUNITIES THAN MAYBE ANY OTHER CLASS. REMEMBER THAT WHAT COMES WITH THIS PRIVILEDGE IS EXTRA RESPONSIBILITY.

FOLLOWING THE RECOMMENDATIONS MENTIONED ABOVEWILL PROVIDE YOU WITH MANY YEARS OF SAFE

DRIVING EXPERIENCES.

THANKS FOR BEING AN ATTENTIVE AUDIENCE!