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Assessment and staying on the road
Having a driving assessment can help reassure you, and those around you, that you’re a safe driver.
Driving assessment
The thought of having a driving assessment at a mobility centre can be off-putting. You might feel you don’t need one or feel anxious about having an assessment, but there’s really nothing to worry about. It’s not a test, and there’s no ‘pass’ or ‘fail’. Actually, it could help you stay driving safely for longer, and even help you try out adaptations that work for you.
The aim of the assessment is to make sure you and others on the road are as safe as possible, to get you any support you might need, and to help you feel confident again in your driving skills and ability.
But you might also decide that you could benefit from a driving assessment to help you regain confidence in your driving and get advice on how to remain driving for longer. It’s also a good opportunity to check whether you should still be driving if you’re starting to feel unsure behind the wheel.
The most likely reason for a driving assessment is because the DVLA has suggested you take one, usually following the development of a medical condition.
What does the assessment involve?
The driving ability assessment includes:
- a physical assessment to see if you can move your arms and legs easily and operate a car’s pedals and other controls
- a cognitive assessment to check your thinking skills
- a visual assessment to check your eyesight
- an on-road driving assessment in a dual-controlled car.
If you have a condition or disability that might be affecting your driving, the trained staff at the mobility centre can assess how your condition or disability affects your driving and look at how you could keep driving safely.