Driving Mobility Secures Motability Foundation Grant for Adapted Driving Simulator Project

Driving Mobility, the charity dedicated to providing help and advice to disabled and older people on safe independent mobility, is excited to announce the launch of a new driving simulator project.

In accordance with a Motability Foundation ‘Reducing Barriers to Driving Programme’ three-year grant totalling £595,000, and in partnership with SimFit2Drive, the project will see the introduction and development of adapted driving simulator technology at five Mobility Centres across the UK.

Driving Mobility accredits a network of independent and NHS ‘fitness to drive’ assessment centres across the UK. The centres routinely undertake assessments, conducted by a qualified clinician (generally an Occupational Therapist) together with an Approved Driving Instructor, aimed at helping drivers of all ages and abilities to gain, regain, or retain the ability to drive safely.

Keith Roper, Driving Mobility COO, said: “The introduction of driving simulators with adapted controls into the Driving Mobility network is a truly exciting prospect. Replacing old and outdated static assessment rigs, the new ‘static sims’ will play a key role in overcoming the barriers to driving that some people, including those with disabilities and health conditions, encounter.

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