2010 BC Guide in Determining Fitness to Drive

15.8 Commercial drivers with moderate impairmentApplicationAssessment guidelinesFitness guidelinesOSMV determinationguidelinesConditionsRestrictionsRe-assessmentguidelinesPolicy rationaleThese guidelines apply to driver fitness determinations forcommercial drivers who have moderate impairment due to respiratorydisease.If further information regarding an individual’s medical condition isrequired, OSMV will request: a Driver’s Medical Examination Report, or additional information from the treating physician.OSMV will request an ICBC road test, unless there has been nosignificant change in the individual’s condition or functional abilitysince a previous functional assessment.If an ICBC driver examiner recommends further assessment, OSMVmay request: additional information regarding the individual’s medicalcondition, and/or an assessment from an occupational therapist or driverrehabilitation specialist.Individuals may drive if a functional assessment indicates they haveadequate functional ability to operate the type of vehicle for whichthey are to be licensed.OSMV may find individuals fit to drive if a functional assessmentindicates they have the functional ability required for their class oflicence held.No conditions are required.No restrictions are required.OSMV will re-assess in accordance with the schedule for routinecommercial re-assessment.Moderate impairment due to respiratory disease may cause significantimpairment of the functions needed for commercial driving.Decisions about driver fitness should be based on an individualfunctional assessment.143