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A condition code may be added to a person's driver's licence to ensure that person meets the requirements to operate a motor vehicle. For example, all drivers must meet specific vision requirements to operate a vehicle. If you require glasses or contact lenses to improve your vision to these specific standards, you will have a Condition code placed on your driver's licence indicating this requirement. Also, a person can be required to have a medical examination by a doctor or a nurse practitioner periodically to be allowed to drive, and this will be indicated on the driver's licence.
In more extreme situations, a change in a person's situation can make it impossible for him or her to safely operate a vehicle. These situations are not common, but do mean that the person is not able to be licensed to operate a vehicle.
An endorsement code on a driver's licence shows that the person has had specific education or training, like completing a novice driver education course or a course specific to operating a school bus. An endorsement may also indicate that the person is permitted to drive a vehicle that has a specific feature, like a vehicle with air brakes.
Each condition or endorsement has a letter code attached to it and may be shown on the driver's licence. Conditions and endorsements specific to you are placed on the front of the licence, in the Cond/End section. Some of the condition codes and endorsements have an explanation on the back of the driver's licence.
CCMTA guidelines - these are used by DFAM to determine fitness to drive
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Online Resources
Driver's Guide to Operation, Safety and Licensing - Cars and Light Trucks (Alberta Government)
2006. A hierarchical model of operational anticipation windows in driving an automobile.
NMEDA - National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association
Alberta Transportation Website - Driver Fitness and Monitoring (DFAM)
CDE (Comprehensive Driving Evaluation) Assessment Components
"Drive Safe Calgary" website.
designed for Home Care to direct others to resources.
Advanced accessments (DriveABLE, Pre-Driving Assessment, "Safety in Motion")
DriveABLE
referral form
CCMTA guidelines - these are used by DFAM to determine fitness to drive
APSS - "Returning to Driving after Stroke" handout
CMPA - "Fitness to drive - When do Physicians have a Duty to Report?"
CMPA - "Hit the brakes: Do you need to report your patient’s fitness to drive?"
CPSA - "Reporting Unfit Drivers"
CanDrive Website - Driving Research for Older Adults
CMAJ: "Winter road safety is no accident" - Editorial
"In-office evaluation of medical fitness to drive - practical approaches for assessing older people". 2005, Canadian Family Physician Article.
ADReS Score Sheet (assessment of driving related skills)
Canadian Stroke Best Practice Guidelines: "Stroke Rehabilitation Practice Guidelines" Update 2015. Page 19.
CCSA - The Effects of Psychoactive Prescription Drugs on Driving
AHS Practice Wise Session - "Enabling Participation in Driving" Debra Froese & Ana Holowaychuk
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