Physical and mental requirements of a driver

We learned that as a driver you need to know the traffic laws, follow the rules of the road, and use defensive driving skills to stay safe on the road. However, just having a good knowledge of the traffic laws and driving skills is not enough to be a good driver; you will need to be physically and mentally healthy is order to be able to drive safely.

A driver needs to meet the following physical and mental requirements:

Physical and Health Requirements:

• Nonexistence of fatigue
• Physical ability that is required to operate a vehicle
• Nonexistence of a health condition that can cause a driver to lose control or become immobilize during driving

Sensory Function Requirements:

• Intact visual
• Intact hearing
• Sense of touch

Mental Requirements:

• Ability to process the sensory functions
• Ability to focus
• Being stable mentally and emotionally
• Ability to make sound judgment that is required while driving
• Ability to identify a driving hazard, process it, and make a sound decision and react appropriately to each situation