“Specialised driver training” is a term used to describe driving lessons, assessments and courses delivered by driving instructors operating in the disability sector.
“Specialised” is a term rather than a qualification. It describes instructors with the necessary skill sets to work with drivers who need specialist help, take longer to learn or require modified vehicle controls to drive.
Specialised driving instructors
In truth, good Specialised Instructors have much more than a skill set. They have a real heart for the work and the capacity to support people overcoming disability to achieve their life goals.
Our goal is to help drivers of all abilities achieve their driving related goals. This includes drivers choosing to overcome a disability and become great drivers.
Working with you or together with a team of medical professionals and vehicle modification experts, we will help you learn to drive for the first time or learn to drive again.
Driving lessons in a standard car or with modified controls including Spinner knob, Hand controls, Left Side Accelerator and many other vehicle modifications.
Learning differences
Some people talk about learning difficulties. We talk about learning differences. For example, we know that Asperger’s and other Autism Spectrum clients often become good, safe drivers. It is all about understanding how people learn then tailoring lessons to suit.
Learning for the first time or returning to driving
If you have never driven, driving lessons will get you on the road safely then take you all the way through to getting your P Plates.
If returning to driving, our experienced Specialised Driving Instructors will help you overcome any challenges and achieve your return to driving goals.
Getting your licence – The Medical Pathway
If you have a Medical Conditions that may affect your driving or how you drive a car, you may need to get your licence by what we call the Medical Pathway.
You will need to get your Doctor or other Medical Professional to complete a Medical Fitness to Drive form. You may also need help from other Specialists or a (Driver trained) Occupational Therapists to help you achieve your driving goals.
We developed a table which can help make sense of the Medical pathway.
Medical and OT support
We are happy to provide support for Driving OT Assessments. After the assessment, driving lessons will help gain the skills and confidence needed for safe return to driving or to get your P Plates.
Driver Trained Occupational Therapists can help you get on the road. Becoming more mobile involves more than just driving the car. An OT can help you become more independent.
Email us
Send us an Email with brief details of your Specialised Driving needs. Do you need hand controls or help to overcome anxiety? Tell us what you need plus what suburb or town do you live in. We will get back to you, determine how best we can help then send through a Referral Form for you to complete and return. Once we have all the details we can start the process of helping you get on (or back on) the road.
Tell us about your driving needs. We are here to help.
