Advice for disabled drivers

If you are looking for information and advice about disability and driving, look no further than the Forum of Mobility Centres. The Forum of Mobility Centres is an independent organisation recognised by Motability and DVLA with 17 centres spread across the UK.

The centres have been set up to offer helpful advice and a range of services to:
People with a disability, who may require special modifications to a vehicle
People with a medical condition that impacts their ability to make appropriate decisions with regard to safe driving
Carers who need to transport individuals with restricted mobility in a motor vehicle
Older drivers with mobility requirements

The centres are a wealth of information for disabled drivers. You can get help with adaptations to overcome physical problems with vehicle control and advice on the following:
A drivers ability to drive safely
Wheelchair and scooter loading and transportation
Wheelchair selection
Passenger and driver access to vehicles
Motorcycles or heavy goods vehicles

Driving lessons
The minimum age for able drivers is 17. However, you can drive at the age of 16 provided you are getting a Disability Living Allowance at a higher rate (the mobility component).
For all new drivers, professional driving lessons are a good idea to get you started. There are qualified instructors that are equipped with specialist knowledge for disabled drivers. You can find a qualified instructor by contacting a Mobility Centre near you. When you are ready to drive, make sure you or the owner of the car has adequate car insurance.

Passing the driving test
Passing the driving test can be daunting for any new driver. It pays to book in advance for both your theory and practical driving tests, as sometimes there are long waiting lists. The first test you need to pass is your theory test. Once you have achieved this, you can book your practical test. You need to pass your practical test within two years of passing your theory test. If you dont, you will have to take the theory test all over again.
The theory test is available in a spoken as well as a written format. If you have difficulty hearing, there is a video of the test available in sign language. If you suffer from light-sensitive epilepsy, the test conditions can be adapted to suit your specific needs. In addition, you can ask for extra time for the multiple-choice element of the theory test.

If you have any special requirements including:
Wheelchair access
Deaf or hearing difficulties
Dyslexia or reading difficulties
Unable to read or understand English
Difficulties with the practical test itself
If any of the above applies to you, tell the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) when you book your test.

Altering your car
Many alterations can be made to cars to suit a range of requirements. Depending on your disability, you can make any of the following alterations:
Hand controls for the accelerator and brake
Joystick steering, or steering wheel knobs to turn and control the wheel
Wheelchair hoists, ramps and tail lifts to allow easy access in and out of your car
Cushions, covers and supports
Adapted mirrors
Safety belts, seat belts and harnesses
Rotating seats, people lifts and wheelchair hoists

For more information, check out these sites:
Mobility Centres
Blue Badge Network
Mobilise

Whether you have a car with a wheelchair hoist, a ramp or any other modification, you will also need car insurance before you venture out onto the road. For a car insurance quote and more information about the types of car insurance available from Privilege, visit www.privilege.com/motor/index.htm

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