The Driving Study
This study has been approved by the University of Calgary Conjoint Faculties Research Ethics Board (REB16-1455)
About the study
The purpose of this research is to determine whether certain assessment tools can be used to predict whether someone with CP is likely to pass a driving test and get a driver’s licence. These tests are often used with individuals who already have their driver’s license but whose driving abilities are now uncertain, such as an adult who is recovering from a stroke but would like to start driving again. We do not know whether these tests would also be useful for individuals with CP who have never driven before.
Am I eligible to participate?
- Youth with Cerebral Palsy aged 16-25 years
- Those successful at achieving a driver's license (i.e. Class 5, Class 5-GDL, Class 7)
- Those who were not successful at achieving a driver's license
- Driving for more than 6 months
*siblings or friends between the ages of 16-25 years welcome to participate*
What would I have to do?
1 Visit to the Alberta Children's Hospital (2.5-3 hours)
Questionnaire
Questionnaire about driving
KINARM tasks
i.e. motor & cognitive measures, breaking reaction time
Cognitive measures
i.e. paper-&-pencil tasks, answer questions, look at pictures