Revision question · Band 3 driving test, disabilities, law

A physically disabled driver passes their driving test in a specially adapted vehicle. How will their driving licence be restricted?

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They'll only be allowed to drive vehicles with automatic transmission

They'll be restricted to vehicles fitted with suitable adaptations

They'll have no restriction on the type of vehicle they can drive

They'll have to keep within certain speed limits for three years

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They'll be restricted to vehicles fitted with suitable adaptationsThis was the right answer

When a physically disabled driver passes their driving test in a specially adapted vehicle, the licence issued will include restrictions. These will require the necessary modifications to be fitted to any vehicle they drive.

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Carrying out driving tests: examiner guidanceReviewed guidance summary · Where a physical disability requires adaptations, the pass and licence can record the suitable adaptation rather than a make, power or weight.

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