Special Needs Kids Lose Their Rights

Having a medical condition or a disability does not necessarily mean that you can’t or won’t be able to drive. If you suffer with a mobility problem and you find that getting out and about is becoming a real struggle then you need to look at what your options are. There are many people whose quality of life has improved greatly since applying for a driving licence and buying disabled vehicles or having their current vehicle adapted; it can greatly improve levels of independence and confidence. If you are confused about how to go about getting a vehicle or what the rules and benefits are for disabled drivers then check out the guide below…

• If you already hold a current driving licence and have a ‘notifiable’ medical condition or disability then you must tell the DVLA right away. You should also tell the DVLA if your medical condition or disability has become worse since your licence was issued or if you develop a new medical condition or disability.
• If you don’t hold a licence yet and want to have driving lessons then you need to apply for a provisional licence. You will have to undergo an assessment to see whether you will actually be able to drive and what sort of controls and equipment you would need. If you are elligible then you can get lessons from a specially trained instructor in a suitably adapted car. There are a number of organisations that you can contact to help with this.
• Once you have a licence, If you are looking to buy a car then you should do your research as you may be able to get a discount. Contact car dealers and ask if they operate any disabled drivers discount schemes. Some companies can offer discounts on new or secondhand cars to anyone receiving the higher rate mobility component of disability living allowance.
• Disabled vehicles or any vehicle which is used only for a disabled person (whether they are the driver or the passenger) will be exempt from road tax. To make sure that you get this benefit you need to ensure that the vehicle must be registered in the name of the disabled person or in the name of someone authorised to act on your behalf.
• The blue badge scheme allows certain groups of disabled people to park in parking restricted areas. For example the badge enables disabled people to park free of charge and without limit at on-street parking meters in some areas, you need to double check whether the scheme operates in your area though before parking.
• You could be eligible for a blue badge if you are a driver or passenger who receives the higher rate mobility component of disability living allowance, if you have a permanent and substantial disability which means you are unable to walk or can walk a little but only with considerable difficulty or if you as the driver suffer from severe upper limb disabilities.

If you feel that you could benefit from getting out and about more then you should consider the tips above so that you can enjoy more independence and variety in your life. F

Nasreen Haque

Article Source:http://www.articlesbase.com/disabilities-articles/top-tips-for-driving-if-you-suffer-with-a-disability-883977.html

Technorati Tags: Adapted Car, Benefit, Buy A Car, Car Dealers, Confidence, Current, Disability Living Allowance, Disabled Person, Discount Contact, Driving Lessons, Driving Licence, Dvla, Higher Rate Mobility Component, Looking To Buy A Car, Medical Condition, Medical Disability, Mobility Problem, Organisations, Provisional Licence, Quality Of Life, Secondhand Cars, Struggle

Related posts:

1. Tips for Buying Mobility Scooters Mobility scooters are an excellent means for the mobility challenged...
2. Different Types of Disabled Vehicles Available The reason for having disabled vehicles is in order for...
3. Swivel Seats Disability Aids In the last 25 years, the design and manufacture of...
4. Tips & Advantages in Buying and Using WheelChair Platform Lift Whenever a disabled person wants to reach higher places, they...

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.