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Informing DWP should son pass driving test

anddeb

Hi,  I'm new to the group, I really wanted to ask if someone else has been in this situation. My son has autism and receives PIP (high rate on getting around/help with personal/bathing etc) -  does DWP need to be informed if he passes his driving test? He would never be in a situation where he would be driving alone, either my husband or I would be with him. (Would be anxious if there was an accident - if he bumped into another car/other drivers bumped into him - don't think he'd manage to give insurance details etc. Is it a requirement that DWP should be informed?  Ive checked the letter and it only says to inform if they go into hospital / residential care etc . He has a 10 year award which ends March 2027. Any advice would be aporeciated. Thank you

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  • Sorry for the late reply. You can still drive if autistic and only need to inform DVLA if there is any medical reason. Autism is a developmental disorder (hate that word because we are NOT disordered) and it may be that is ok.

    I think you may be worried about a PIP award. I have it on very good authority that being unable to travel by oneself scores enough points for the higher mobility award.

    If your son is safe to drive when accompanied and not a risk then it should be perfectly legal for this to happen. After all the opposite would be denying his human rights.

    Hope this may help to calm your fears.

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  • Sorry for the late reply. You can still drive if autistic and only need to inform DVLA if there is any medical reason. Autism is a developmental disorder (hate that word because we are NOT disordered) and it may be that is ok.

    I think you may be worried about a PIP award. I have it on very good authority that being unable to travel by oneself scores enough points for the higher mobility award.

    If your son is safe to drive when accompanied and not a risk then it should be perfectly legal for this to happen. After all the opposite would be denying his human rights.

    Hope this may help to calm your fears.

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