Driving ability refers to a person's ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and responsibly on the road. The assessment of driving ability is based on various factors, such as physical, mental, psychological, and social aspects. These factors can influence driving performance, reaction time, attention, judgment, and decision-making.
In Germany, driving ability is a key element in the granting, renewal, or re-acquisition of a driving license. For certain traffic violations, Alcohol abuse or drug offenses or other circumstances that give rise to doubts about the driver’s suitability, the competent authority may Medical-psychological examination (MPU). The MPU serves to assess the person's suitability to drive and, if necessary, to identify any necessary changes.
