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Special
requirements and the practical driving test
You
should let the Driving Standards Agency
(DSA) know when you book your practical
test if you have any hearing problems, language
difficulties, movement restrictions or adaptations
fitted to your vehicle.
DSA
is committed to equal opportunities for
all and provides a number of facilities
for candidates with special needs or physical
disabilities.
When
booking your practical test, please let
DSA know if you:
are
deaf or have severe hearing difficulties
are
in any way restricted in your
movements
have
any physical disability
No
matter how serious your disability might
be, you will still take the same driving
test as every other test candidate.
However, more time is allowed for the
test. This is to allow the examiner
to talk to you about your disability
and any adaptations fitted to your vehicle.
Vehicle
adaptions
Information
about vehicle adaptations for disabled
motorists and the elderly can be obtained
from the Mobility Advice and Vehicle
Information Service (MAVIS).
Using
an interpreter
You
may bring your own interpreter for your practical test
as long as they are:
not
your driving instructor
over
16 years of age
You
will be responsible for arranging your interpreter and
for any necessary fees.
