Modifications to any car will be tailored to individual need.
Adaptation photograph supplied by: Ricability (Research and information for older and disabled people)
Recommendations
Following her driving assessment at the centre the recommendations made were that;
- She requires vehicle adaptations to accommodate her physical disability
- Automatic transmission
- Steering wheel ball (no secondary electrical control unit needed)
- These could be accommodated by her present car.
- Flora has been off the road for several months now and needs to adjust to these new controls. Lessons with a school of motoring may be recommended by the centre following assessment. Following lessons, the instructor may write to the centre, if requested, stating the progress and a decision is then made by the centre and the referring doctor informed of the outcome. In Flora’s case the outcome is positive, and she can inform the DVLA of the modifications necessary for her to drive safely so these modifications can be coded on her licence.
- Once she receives her driving licence from the DVLA she must inform her insurance company
- about her stroke
- that she is considered fit to drive
- of the modifications that will allow her to drive safely
Further information :
Vehicle adaptations
Flora requires vehicle adaptations to accommodate her physical disability.
Steering wheel ball
If you have difficulty holding or turning a steering wheel or have the use of only one hand, having a steering wheel ball fitted means you will have more control when steering your car.
Operation:
Simply hold the ball, making sure your hand is comfortable, and use it to turn the steering wheel in the direction you need.
Automatic transmission
Flora is only able to drive an automatic vehicle and this is considered to be an adaptation. It also has to be coded on her licence along with a steering ball.
Page last reviewed: 15 Apr 2021
