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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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  • I'm going to Tribunal for my PIP application and they've used driving (just like they have used I can work) to infer I'm all good even on the daily living side.  In fact they've used driving more on the daily living side than travel, for me anyway.  So I think when you son has his review - am sure they probably may ask about Driving

    Over time he may start to drive by himself - be careful of passing your fears of that onto him, so do try not to limit him here.  I say this as driving is one thing that really helps me - as the alternative is public transport and that's a big NO NO, unless I'm with someone.  If he does start to go out by himself then the following may help:

    • Have a simple written "in the event of an accident " checklist or script kept in the car.  It may also help to keep an emergency contact card in the car or wallet.
    • My area has the Thames Valley Autism Alert Card, which can let police officers or emergency responders know that they may need information communicated clearly and calmly if they are stressed or overwhelmed.  I don't know if other areas have these ? so maybe worth checking

    Good luck to your son on his lesson and passing his test!

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  • I'm going to Tribunal for my PIP application and they've used driving (just like they have used I can work) to infer I'm all good even on the daily living side.  In fact they've used driving more on the daily living side than travel, for me anyway.  So I think when you son has his review - am sure they probably may ask about Driving

    Over time he may start to drive by himself - be careful of passing your fears of that onto him, so do try not to limit him here.  I say this as driving is one thing that really helps me - as the alternative is public transport and that's a big NO NO, unless I'm with someone.  If he does start to go out by himself then the following may help:

    • Have a simple written "in the event of an accident " checklist or script kept in the car.  It may also help to keep an emergency contact card in the car or wallet.
    • My area has the Thames Valley Autism Alert Card, which can let police officers or emergency responders know that they may need information communicated clearly and calmly if they are stressed or overwhelmed.  I don't know if other areas have these ? so maybe worth checking

    Good luck to your son on his lesson and passing his test!

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