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Driver Assessments
Assessments are not a driving test, they are to help you drive in safety and comfort evaluating both your cognitive and physical ability when driving. A member of our friendly team will:
- take you through a full consultation
- give you professional advice on car controls that might be suitable for you
- assessment in either a car or a simulator rig
- detailed feedback
- a full written report
Types of Assessment We Offer
The aim of the assessment is to evaluate the physical and cognitive ability of the individual to drive a motor vehicle in safety and comfort.
- DRIVER
- TRACK ASSESSMENT
- FOLLOW UP
- REVIEW
- PASSENGER / CARER
- DRIVE FROM WHEELCHAIR
DRIVER
About Driver Assessments
Driving assessment is not a driving test. The aim of this assessment is to evaluate the physical and cognitive ability of the individual to drive a motor vehicle in safety and comfort. For clients who experience a physical disability our Centre’s have a wide range of adapted vehicles to suit the individual’s specific requirements. For drivers who experience changes of cognitive function, our expert team will be able to offer evaluation of cognitive function required for safe driving and advise on your future safety as a driver.
In order to have a full driving assessment you must be in possession of a current driving licence and be able to read a standard vehicle number plate at a distance of 20 metres. You must not have had an epileptic seizure or blackout within the preceding 12 month period.
Driver Training
We offer driver training/retraining at the centre with our specially trained Driving instructors. This can include learning to drive with adaptations or familiarisation lessons when changing your method of driving, or simply having refresher lessons.
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TRACK ASSESSMENT
About Track Assessment
A track assessment may be appropriate when someone has had their licence revoked on medical grounds or in cases where a provisional driving licence has not yet been applied for. Tests prior to the track assessment will be carried out at the centre including physical movements and cognition tests when required. This may then support an application for the renewal/issue of a driving licence.
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FOLLOW UP
About Follow Up Assessments
Sometimes we are unable to complete the on road section of the assessment for various reasons. You may have become fatigued or unwell or the assessor feels that you require further time to allow natural healing to take place to report on a true reflection of your driving ability. It may have been advised that you require adaptations to your vehicle and the assessor feels that you require practise using the adaptations before taking you on public road. You may have been issued with a Provisional Driving Assessment Licence (PDAL) from the DVLA for the duration of the assessment to allow you to undergo the assessment but the assessor advises that further practise is required before he can make a decision on your ability to drive in safety. If this situation occurs a further appointment will be arranged without any additional charge.
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REVIEW
About Review Assessments
If you have a medical condition that is likely to deteriorate the assessor may advise a review assessment after a suggested period of time. A charge will be made for the review at a reduced fee. If the referral was from the DVLA you will not be charged.
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PASSENGER / CARER
About Passenger/Carer Assessments
For clients who are experiencing difficulties with access to and from a vehicle, our Centre’s have a wide range of equipment that may reduce or eliminate the physical effort involved during transfers. The assessment explores safe transfers and travelling needs, vehicle suitability and equipment options and stowage.
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DRIVE FROM WHEELCHAIR
About Drive From Wheelchair Assessments
If you are unable to transfer from your wheelchair to the drivers seat of the vehicle and you wish to remain independent and drive yourself there are vehicles available for assessment that can be tried through the Forum of Assessment Centres UK. If you require an assessment in a Drive from Wheelchair vehicle please contact the centre and an appointment will be arranged.
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