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Mobility
Advice and Vehicle Information Service (MAVIS)
The
Mobility Advice and Vehicle Information
Service (MAVIS) helps disabled and elderly
motorists make informed decisions about
their own mobility needs.
MAVIS
is part of the Department for Transport.
It provides practical advice on driving,
vehicle adaptation and suitable vehicle
types for both drivers and passengers.
Assessments,
advice and information from MAVIS includes:
driving
ability assessment including advice on car adaptations
and the opportunity to test drive a range of vehicles
driving
ability assessment (learner) for people who are
concerned about learning to drive, who have problems
with driving tuition or who have learning difficulties
advice
on van adaptations for high tech solutions
advice
on car adaptations
an
opportunity to try out a specific adaptation
advice
on vehicle access
The
centre also has facilities to measure your strength, steering
force, reaction times and other important factors. A full
written report is provided for most of the assessments.
The
Motability Scheme can help you with leasing or buying
a car. It provides a number of alternative ways of obtaining
a vehicle at an affordable price.
