DVLA Driving and unable to read and write

Trazy

I used to employ somebody who had very limited literacy skills, he held a full clean driving licence and had a company vehicle.

He was definitely in my top 3 employees (out of many)

kazzah60

personally I find it difficult to drive whilst reading and writing
I think it is much better to concentrate on the driving

formaldehyde_perfume

I am dyslexic and had special allowances for me to take my theory test as they recognise that you need to be able to understand and interpret signs rather than actually be able to read. I imagine there would have to be some amendment made to the standard theory test in order for someone who is illiterate to take it, but this could easily be a person there to read the question on that persons behalf.

Prinzessilein

You do not need to be able to read and write to pass the theory test.

Under certain circumstances it is possible to have a reader for the test, They will read the questions to you.

(The reader should be provided by the test centre, they are trained to read in a monotone and give no help with the answers!....Alternately I believe it is possible to have a 'computer' read the questions.)

You would also be given extra time under these circumstances - it takes longer to listen to the question than to read it.

Ladywriter1968

woodbine wrote: »

when someone on your "ladders"thread suggested you were a busybody i`m beginning to agree with them

nothing constructive to say then dont bother. cos you are wasting your time.

Ladywriter1968

formaldehyde_perfume wrote: »

I am dyslexic and had special allowances for me to take my theory test as they recognise that you need to be able to understand and interpret signs rather than actually be able to read. I imagine there would have to be some amendment made to the standard theory test in order for someone who is illiterate to take it, but this could easily be a person there to read the question on that persons behalf.

one of my friends is dixlexic as well. she did do a secretarial course so she managed to over come it. good for you though,

Ladywriter1968

Ladywriter1968 wrote: »

one of my friends is dixlexic as well. she did do a secretarial course so she managed to over come it. good for you though,

I mean good for you that you did it.

Lum

formaldehyde_perfume wrote: »

I am dyslexic and had special allowances for me to take my theory test as they recognise that you need to be able to understand and interpret signs rather than actually be able to read. I imagine there would have to be some amendment made to the standard theory test in order for someone who is illiterate to take it, but this could easily be a person there to read the question on that persons behalf.

Out of curiosity, what did they do about the eyesight test.

The standard test is "Can you read a new-style numberplate at 20 metres". Is there an alternative test for people in your situation? (and presumably the person who the OP is posting about)

This isn't intended as any form of criticism or judgement, I'm genuinely curious about how the DSA handle it.

bored_at_home

i cannot help but wonder why you have asked this .
i cant read french german or spanish but iv driven in all of them hundreds of times. . most road signs are symbols, and so theres no reason as to question if this person can drive safely due to being unable to read. do you hope to report them for something to someone ?

donnalove

Lum wrote: »

Out of curiosity, what did they do about the eyesight test.

The standard test is "Can you read a new-style numberplate at 20 metres". Is there an alternative test for people in your situation? (and presumably the person who the OP is posting about)

This isn't intended as any form of criticism or judgement, I'm genuinely curious about how the DSA handle it.

my daughter is dyslexic, she passed 2 years ago . being dyslexic doesn't mean you cant 'recognize' letters and numbers, It sometimes just takes slightly longer for the brain to recognize. its putting them all together and forming words that causes issues. So doesn't have a significant affect on reading number plates.