Minnesota Department of Public Safety

A driving assessment that evaluates a person's ability to drive a car. They are typically done for older individuals or people with disabilities. MORE INFORMATION If you are concerned that a family member, friend, or acquaintance can no longer safety operate a motor vehicle, you may request an evaluation of the at-risk-driver. If you are related to the driver, your statement is confidential and the evaluator will not reveal your identity, unless ordered to do so by a court of law. Age alone does not make an individual an at-risk driver. Some health problems that would affect driving ability are:

• Seizure or loss of consciousness
• Stroke or arthritis
• Dementia
• Severe eye or vision problems
• Medication side effects or drug interaction (including over the counter medications)
• Hearing loss
• Catastrophic or chronic disease, such as Parkinson's

The driver in question will receive a letter with an appointment date and time to meet with a driver evaluator. If the at-risk driver fails to respond to the letter or keep the appointment, his or her driving privileges may be canceled. A driver evaluator will schedule an appointment with the at-risk driver. the driver may be required to provide a written physician or vision statement and retake the driver's license test (written and road components).

07/01/2026