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Motability Scheme Opens Free Driving Lessons Grant for Disabled Learners

Applicants on higher disability allowances with a confirmed Motability lease can access up to 40 hours of funded driving tuition, with test fees to be covered by the learner.

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Overview

  • The Driving Lessons Grant Programme funds up to 40 hours of lessons for provisional licence holders and provides familiarisation sessions for those with existing licences.
  • Eligible applicants must receive enhanced mobility benefits such as PIP, ADP or DLA and also hold a government-assessed means-tested benefit.
  • Claimants need a current Motability lease or a pending vehicle application with delivery scheduled within the next four months to qualify.
  • Learners remain responsible for paying both theory and practical driving test fees despite the grant covering tuition.
  • Motability launched the grant to improve disabled people’s independence as rising living costs increase financial barriers to driving.