What educational resources are available for drivers with disabilities?

After a disabled person modifies their vehicle to fit their needs, the next step is learning how to use the new equipment. Ordinary driver's education courses teach people how to drive standard vehicles without any modifications. Modifications may include complex pieces of equipment that completely change the way a vehicle is driven. Finding an education program designed to help drivers with disabilities may not be easy, depending on where you live. It is difficult to recommend any single education program as they vary by location and the driver's needs.

The type of driver's education program you need will also depend on what kind of modifications you install in your vehicle. More advanced modifications may require more specialized education and one-on-one training. You should speak with the service or company that provides and installs your modifications about any available training programs.

You should also contact the Department of Motor Vehicles for your state and ask about driver's education for drivers with disabilities. There may be state-funded programs for drivers with disabilities. Alternatively, you may contact your insurance provider, who might have a list of approved driver's education programs for drivers with disabilities. It is also important to check with your state about license restrictions for disabled drivers. For example, drivers with visual impairments may be fine to drive during the day but might be restricted from driving at night when visibility is the lowest.