The handicapped driver: an insurer's point of view
Mittelmann, M.; Greenfield, W.H.
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 58(8): 365-368
1977
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-9993 PMID: 141921 Document Number: 119496
This paper reviews the approach used by one automobile insurer to underwrite and to medically evaluate a handicapped driver. Significant factors which must be carefully developed for each application for automobile insurance are discussed. In the final analysis. The extent of any physical or mental impairment must be considered along with information verifying the capability of the handicapped person to safely operate an automobile. Cooperation in research programs among many disciplines, namely, state motor vehicle bureaus, insurers, product manufacturers, health professionals and driver educators as well as handicapped drivers, is clearly indicated.