Role of vehicle assistive devices for safe return to driving after severe acquired brain injury.

Background: Driving is a complex activity that requires a wide range of cognitive, behavioral, sensory and motor competences that are often impaired in cases of severe acquired brain injury (sABI). A safe return to driving is an objective significantly correlated with recovery of personal independence and social-occupational role.

Aim: The study investigated elements predictive of the possibility of a safe return to driving after sABI, concentrating on motor disability and the need to prescribe vehicle assistive devices.