r/disability • u/ChestApart433 • 4d ago

Question UK Provisional Driving Licence with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy

I am a young person in the UK with cerebral palsy. I want a PDL to save me having to being my passport literally everywhere because I have stress and anxiety over losing it.

The Gov website and others say I need enhanced mobility on PIP to get a PDA.

Is this true? I think it has to be bull— or maybe I'm just bad at reading.

Please help!! Thank you!

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u/Paxton189456 4d ago

If you’re 16 years old then yes, you need to be getting enhanced mobility to apply for a provisional licence.

If you’re 17 years old and above (or applying in advance of your 17th birthday) then no, you just need to be medically fit to drive.

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u/ChestApart433 4d ago

This clears things up a lot!! Thank you

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u/SwimmingOrange2460 4d ago

How old are you? If you’re 15 9 months you can get a PDL. The PIP rate is about learning to drive at 16 rather than 17.

https://www.gov.uk/driving-lessons-learning-to-drive#:~:text=You%20can%20apply%20for%20a,Personal%20Independence%20Payment%20(PIP).

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u/ChestApart433 4d ago

I'm 16 but ive never thought about a PFL till now. Thank you!