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driving test and disabilty

  • 17-12-2012 2:53pm
    #1
    kristian12
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    Hi, my cousin is learning to drive at the moment and is doing really well and we were wondering where he stands regards to his test, he has dyspraxia which makes him look really uncomfortable and awkward and he's worried this may make the examiner think he's not doing the moves right. His instructor insists he's fine but he's had a lot more time to realise that. My cousin is worried that if he tells them it might make it difficult to get a full licence, so he's putting off sitting his test.

    Any suggestions or opinions on how he can move forward.


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  • #2
    J_R
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    kristian12 wrote: »
    Hi, my cousin is learning to drive at the moment and is doing really well and we were wondering where he stands regards to his test, he has dyspraxia which makes him look really uncomfortable and awkward and he's worried this may make the examiner think he's not doing the moves right. His instructor insists he's fine but he's had a lot more time to realise that. My cousin is worried that if he tells them it might make it difficult to get a full licence, so he's putting off sitting his test.

    Any suggestions or opinions on how he can move forward.

    Hi,

    He should sort out now any problems or perceived problems before actually doing the test. In the test he should only be worrying about driving, nothing else.

    My advice. Two options.

    He could drop into the local test center and have a chat with the supervisor. (Supervisors usually cover several test centers so may be necessary to make an appointment. Either go in alone or with his driving instructor.

    Other route is to go via Ballina.

    Here is the standard instructions for examiners on test:-
    Where a disability is affecting an applicant's control of a vehicle during a test, the test should be abandoned and the file sent direct to RSA headquarters in Ballina. 'Sent Direct' - should be noted on the computer sheet. Where adaptations are fitted on the vehicle but are not being used, proceed as with a normal test. If adaptations are being used, the test should be abandoned and the file should be sent direct to head office, for forwarding to the Supervisor. A non-conducted report sheet should be completed and issued. An able-bodied applicant must not use any adaptations during the test. The applicant should be told not to use them, and if he/she then insists, the test should be abandoned. A non=conducted report sheet should be completed and issued.
    Standard Procedure for Conducting Driving Tests - Disability

    See the RSA website :- RSA Issues and Concerns

    But would try first option, more than likely nothng to worry about and I was a great believer in seeking "Clarification" from the examiners/supervisors and always found them most helpful.


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