What actions does DMV take on cognitive impairment?
If you have been referred to DMV or have been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, you will be scheduled for a driver safety reexamination. The reexamination is conducted in-person by a DMV hearing officer. You will be required to take a written test and you may also be required to take a vision test. If you pass the written test and the hearing officer determines that a supplemental drive test, is appropriate, you will be scheduled for one. If you pass the supplemental drive test, you will be allowed to continue driving, but you will be scheduled for another reexamination within 6 to 12 months to reassess your driving abilities. What actions can be taken after the reexamination? After your reexamination, the DMV hearing officer may: • Determine that no condition exists that makes you unsafe to drive. • Reexamine your driving ability at a future date. • Tell you that you must comply with your medical regimen and report any changes to DMV. • Tell you that you must submit annual med
