How to get 40 hours free driving lessons through the Mobility Scheme?

Are you a customer of the Motability Scheme, or do you have an application for a Scheme vehicle that is still pending? We might be able to assist with the cost of your driving lessons if:

• You possess a provisional driving license and a valid certificate for passing the theory test.

• You are a recipient of a Government means-tested benefit.

• Alternatively, you have obtained a grant from the Mobility scheme for adapting the driving controls on your Motability Scheme vehicle and require lessons to learn their use.

Who can apply for a Driving Lessons Grant through the Mobility Scheme?

Individuals with disabilities who have a lease agreement through the Motability Scheme or have placed an order for a vehicle under the scheme (with delivery anticipated within four months), possess a provisional driving licence, and hold a valid theory test pass certificate.

Motability Scheme customers with a full driving licence who require familiarisation with new driving controls in a vehicle funded by a grant.

To join the Scheme, you must receive one of the following disability allowances:

• Enhanced rate mobility part of Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

• Higher rate mobility part of Disability Living Allowance (DLA)

• Higher rate mobility part of Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance (DLA)

• Enhanced rate mobility part of Adult Disability Payment (Scotland)

• Higher rate mobility component of Child Disability Payment (Scotland)

• War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement (WPMS)

• Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)

Additionally, to qualify for driving lessons, you must receive a government-assessed, means-tested benefit (as listed below):

• Universal Credit;

• Income Support;

• Employment and Support Allowance (income-related);

• Jobseeker's Allowance (income-based);

• Housing Benefit;

• Council Tax Benefit (Council Tax Support, Council Tax Reduction) or Rate Relief for customers living in Northern Ireland (not including the 25% discount under the Disabled Band Reduction Scheme or Single Occupancy Reduction);

• Pension Guarantee Credit;

• Working Tax Credit.

For more details on driving lessons under the Mobility Scheme contact Drive It School of motoring today. Drive It School of Motoring offers driving lessons in a range of modern tuition vehicles with male and female driving instructors in and around the Minehead, Watchet, Williton, Taunton, Wellington and Bridgwater areas.

Call 01823 299321 or email mobility@driveit.co.uk