Disabled Driving Lessons

Disabled Driving.

Here in Great Britain there are medical standards defined by the 1988 Road Traffic Act which a driver must maintain if driving privileges are to continue. Details of these standards are contained in two publications produced by the Medical advisory Branch of the D.V.L.A. (Driver and Vehicle Licence Authority).

For most people driving a vehicle is an every day activity and one which can have serious safety implications. When you pass your driving test the privilege of holding a drivers licence will stand unquestioned until you reach the age of seventy. Once a person reaches this age the holder of the drivers licence will be asked by the D.V.L.A. to seek advice from there G.P. (General Practitioner) as to there fitness to continue driving. This review is carried out every three years.

If your medical state affects your driving

Unfortunately not all people maintain a sound medical condition from the time they pass their driving test to the time they reach seventy years of age. If the holder of the drivers licence has an accident or illness action may have to be taken. It is the responsibility of the driving licence holder to inform the D.V.L.A. immediately if they have or acquire any physical impairments or medical condition which affects or is likely to affect the licence holder’s fitness to drive if that condition is likely to last longer than three months.

Part of what Independence Driving Centre do is to help people who are privileged in holding a drivers licence and become Physically impaired or have a medical condition which is likely to last longer than three months including elderly motorists can all be advised to make informed decisions about there outdoor mobility requirements.
This could involve practical advice on driving, adapting a vehicle or finding a suitable vehicle for drivers or passengers. The staff at Independence Driving Centre has the knowledge and experience to deal with the most difficult driving problem.

If you require help or advice about driving, you may simply want to become mobile again Independence Driving Centre can help to get you back on the road again.

The aim of the practice is to offer information on driving ability, not to decide on driving licence status.Learning to drive can bring much greater independence and open up a new way of life even for people who may have thought they would not be able to drive because of there disability.

• Greater Independence
• For people who are Physically Impaired
• Enjoy more freedom
• Visit Friends
• Enjoy the thrill of the open road.
• Learning to drive could even lead to employment.

Independence Driving Centre can make it happen.

You would be surprised by the many people who have trained and passed with Independence Driving Centre. Many of them had previously thought that they’d never be able to drive, but at Independence Driving Centre we are here to help.

We can help you.

Learning to drive with Independence Driving Centre means you are being trained by driving instructors of a very high quality who specialize in there field, but also understand and care about your individual requirements. We have driving instructors who undergo additional professional training in the field of mobility.

Our specialist instructors have the experience and expertise to adjust your training to meet the physical and learning problems in order to give you the very best preparation to pass your driving test.

That’s why our clients say that our service is excellent value and would have no hesitation on recommending us.

Open the Door to a new way of life

If you have any concerns about your ability to drive or which adaptations you may need we are able to carry out a full Driving Assessment which would be carried out by our Practitioner in the field of Mobility Impairments.
We are the only Driving Centre who has a Computerized Mobile Driving Assessment System. Our practitioner who is also a fully qualified driving instructor would carry out a full driving assessment and give you a full report upon completion so you can rest assured you are with a professional driving assessment team.

It’s never too late to learn to drive that’s why at Independence Driving Centre you will find the surest and quickest route to greater independence.

We have experience in training physically impaired people with a wide range of disabilities. So what are you waiting for? Make that phone call 0800 298 3012 and get in touch with us today.