Can I Drive If I’m Disabled?
Having a disability doesn’t necessarily prevent you from driving. Your ability to drive will depend on the circumstances of your disability and whether or not it impairs your ability to be safe out on the road.
You may feel limited and reliant on others due to your inability to drive, which could also reduce your confidence and independence. Now, thanks to advancements in technology, you may actually be able to get behind the wheel safely and comfortably.
There are a variety of modifications that allow those with disabilities to be able drive and your mobility status can be assessed by the DVLA to make these adjustments for you.
You could have a disability that affects your mobility, or a physical impairment where you may require adjustments or extra features enabling you to drive like anyone else.
What Help Can You Get As A Disabled Driver?
Blue Badge
If you find it challenging to access your local shops, restaurants, cinema, shopping centre, or any service because you’d have to park further away, then the Blue Badge scheme may be for you. If your disability greatly impacts your mobility, and parking further away could be uncomfortable or even painful depending on your disability, a blue badge can allow you to park right outside. Simply apply for the badge and display it in your car window.
Road Tax
The majority of people may not be aware that having a disability may make you exempt from paying vehicle tax if you are in receipt of DLA or the enhanced rate mobility of PIP. If you receive the standard rate of PIP, then you could receive a 50% reduction in vehicle tax.
Car Insurance
When it comes to looking for car insurance, it can seem daunting at first, especially if you have a disability and you feel that an insurance company will refuse to cover you. Well, under the Equality Act 2010 it could be unlawful for an insurer to not cover a disabled individual if they base their decision solely on their disability.
However, if you don’t disclose your information, then this could affect your application for insurance. It’s always best practice to speak directly to a representative to see what premium you could be eligible for.
Motability Scheme
The motability scheme is designed to assist a disabled individual with leasing a car, powered wheelchair, or scooter. If you have a mobility allowance then you may be able to lease a car at discounted price.
How Can PB Conversions Help You?
If you’re a disabled individual who may be in need of car adaptations on the motability Bedford scheme, then PB Conversions is the company for you. They provide a range of services from steering aids, hand controls, pedal and seat extensions, to left foot accelerators and much more. At first being on the road may feel intimidating, but thanks to PB Conversions, you can feel confident and safe.
Drive from Wheelchair
PB Conversions offer bespoke vehicles to fit in wheelchairs, offering hand controls to control the vehicle just like any other driver.
Hand Controls
The hand controls come in the form of accelerators and brakes from a push button next to the steering wheel or extra handles and buttons on the steering wheel itself to control the cars functions, including windows and wipers and easy-steering joysticks.
Get In Touch For More Information
If you’re an individual with a disability who wants to get out on the open road, contact one of PB Conversions’ helpful and friendly staff members to help you get your independence back.
Recently had my fourth vehicle adapted by Paul At Pb Conversions.always does a first class job and with first class service & always easy to deal with. Thanks for the great service Paul from you and your crew over the years.
Kiran was very helpful today explaining some of the issues I had with my hoist, and how to avoid them from happening again.
Dealt with the adaptations for my son's new motability vehicle - very friendly, efficient and helpful. Really pleased.
Very helpful and knowledgeable engineer, fast and efficient service
Thank you so much for all your advice, help and very professional job on adapting our car. Without your advice I would never have known to apply for a grant. You were excellent, thank again.
Due to my husband's condition we need a car with adaptions, we were advised by his paraplegic group to visit and this place is the best. Felt so relaxed talking about what we needed, all the staff were so friendly and so well informed, going above and beyond, especially Paul Berridge. I fully recommend this business. Honest and reliable. Thank you.
Staff are super super friendly, helpful, extremely informative and really nothing Paul & Co can’t do to any vehicle. PERFECTION is their middle name! Thank you so much for your outstanding service to me over the years and I look forward to using your company all my driving life.
Excellent work done on our car and very professional company. Great customer service and prompt response to emails.
Would you like an assessment?
If you are a disabled driver, or know a disabled driver in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire or Northamptonshire, please contact PB Conversions for a free no obligation quote to assess what products would benefit you.