DriveAbility Scotland is a registered charity providing professional driving assessments and advice for disabled people or those with medical conditions or age-related challenges that may affect their driving. Our goal is to help people across Scotland stay safe, confident, and independent behind the wheel through expert support and vehicle adaptation guidance.

Our disability driving assessments in Scotland are ideal for individuals of any age who face physical, cognitive, or medical challenges affecting their driving. Common conditions include stroke, arthritis, neurological conditions, and visual impairments. Whether you’re learning to drive, returning after an illness or injury, or simply seeking reassurance, we’re here to support you.

No formal referral is required. You can self-refer by contacting us directly. We also welcome referrals from the DVLA and Motability Scheme professionals. Anyone in Scotland seeking a mobility or medical driving assessment can reach out for help.

A standard medical driving assessment includes:

• A consultation covering your medical history
• Cognitive or vision screening (if appropriate)
• A practical driving session using a dual-controlled or adapted vehicle

Our assessments are designed to offer constructive, non-judgmental feedback. There’s no pass or fail; the focus is on helping you drive safely and comfortably.

Yes. Our team offers specialist advice on vehicle adaptations and driving aids to suit a wide range of mobility needs. This includes hand controls, left-foot accelerators, steering aids, and more. We’ll help you identify the right adaptations to improve safety and comfort behind the wheel.

No. DriveAbility Scotland is an independent, not for profit organisation. While we often work alongside healthcare professionals, we are not part of the NHS and do not take NHS referrals. Our services are open to anyone in Scotland seeking driving support due to medical, cognitive, or mobility concerns.

We use a variety of manual and automatic vehicles, many of which are fitted with driving adaptations such as hand controls and steering aids. If you use a wheelchair or mobility device, let us know in advance so we can ensure the right vehicle and access arrangements are in place.

In most cases, a driving assessment will not directly impact your licence. However, if there are serious concerns about your ability to drive safely, we may be required to inform the DVLA. This is to ensure the safety of both the driver and other road users. If your assessment was arranged through a DVLA referral, a formal report will always be submitted to assist them in making a licensing decision.

If you are referred by DVLA or
Motability, then those organisations will cover the cost of your
assessment

If you are referred by DVLA or Motability, then those organisations will cover the cost of your assessment the cost of a driving assessment with DriveAbility Scotland is £275. This includes a consultation, any necessary screening, and a practical driving session using one of our adapted or dual-controlled vehicles. We strive to keep our services accessible and transparent. If you’re concerned about affordability, support may be available through charities or funding schemes such as Motability. If you are referred by DVLA or Motability, then those organisations will cover the cost of your assessment.

Call us to discuss potential funding solutions, our team is happy to help you explore available options.

Booking is simple. You can:

• Call us
• Email our team
• Complete the contact form on our website

Once we receive your enquiry, we’ll guide you through the next steps and help you choose the right type of driving assessment in Glasgow, Aberdeen, or Inverness.

Call us – 0141 648 8470
Email the team – info@driveabilityscotland.org.uk
Complete the contact form on our website