Motoring after amputation (view report contents)
Driving after amuptation
If you are learning to drive or returning to driving after an amputation,
you must tell the Driver
and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) and your insurance company of
your amputation and any car adaptations that you need. You
will probably be asked to complete a DVLA questionnaire and to give them
permission to contact your GP for
more information.
The DVLA may require you to attend a Mobility Centre for a driving assessment – see Plan of action for more information. Work with the Centre, first to see how much you can do using your remaining and artificial limbs. If necessary they will advise on car adaptations that can overcome any difficulties you have. Go to Products and techniques for summaries and our Car controls guide for more detail.
You may be issued with a full licence or a coded one to drive only automatics
or vehicles that have been adapted. If your amputation resulted from an
ongoing medical condition, such as diabetes or circulation problems, the
licence may be time-limited for later review. You need to keep both the
DVLA and your insurer informed whenever your ability to drive changes
significantly. For further information on getting a driving licence, go
to www.dvla.gov.uk or get What
you need to know about driving licences (D100) from a post office.
You can get a free booklet, also called Driving After Amputation,
from Artificial Limb Centres and Mobility
Centres.
Report Contents
About
this guide
Driving
after amputation
Choosing
a car
Plan
of action
Products
and techniques
Getting
in and out
Primary
controls
Secondary
controls
Finance
Further
information
Helpful
organisations
