At Herts Ability, we take immense pride in helping individuals regain their independence through accessible driving solutions. Today, we’re celebrating an incredible achievement. Huge congratulations to our client David from Digswell, who passed his driving assessment on the first attempt!
We recently caught up with David and his wife, Gill, in their beloved motorhome to discuss this fantastic milestone and how our expert team supported him on his journey back to driving!
David’s Story: Getting Back on the Road
Following a major operation last year, David was eager to regain his independence and get back behind the wheel. He was thrilled to discover Herts Ability in Welwyn Garden City, just a short distance from his home in Digswell. From his very first contact with us, David found our expert team to be incredibly helpful and supportive in guiding him through the process of returning to driving.
David explained:
“I have the basic hand controls: a stop/start lever with the indicator, which is identical to the controls I had fitted to my car a year ago, courtesy of A10 Mobility – they were great! Overall, it couldn’t be easier. After practicing with Herts Ability, I found the driving experience using the controls to be fine – I had no issues at all.”
With tailored driving lessons designed to rebuild his confidence and explore different vehicle control options, David ultimately found the perfect solution. After five lessons experimenting with hand controls and pedals, followed by a few more for refinement, he was ready – and successfully passed his assessment on his first attempt!
“I’m pleased to say that after passing my assessment, I’ve now been back on the road for over a year – and I love it!”
A New Lease on Life
For David and Gill, driving isn’t just about getting from A to B – it’s about freedom. Their motorhome has played a huge role in restoring David’s confidence, providing them both with the ability to travel comfortably and enjoy life to the fullest.
Gill shared:
“We are so grateful for the team at Herts Ability for being there, showing David the way, and most importantly, giving him his confidence back – we can’t thank you enough! The motorhome has everything we need, and for those with mobility issues, it’s an ideal way to travel. It has made a huge difference to David’s mental health and overall well-being.”
How Herts Ability Can Help You
At Herts Ability, our mission is to enhance quality of life through improved mobility. We offer a fleet of dual-controlled vehicles equipped with a range of driving and transfer adaptations to help individuals with physical impairments drive independently.
Did you know? We now have a high-tech wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV) as part of our fleet! This state-of-the-art vehicle includes:
- Lightened power steering
- Push/pull hand controls
- An Autoadapt wheelchair hoist
- An electronically adjustable driver’s seat
This addition allows even more people with limited movement to drive safely and confidently.
Get in Touch
If you or someone you know is looking to regain independence through driving, we’re here to help. Our friendly team is always available to support, advise, and recommend the best solutions tailored to your needs.
📧 Email: driving@hertsability.org.uk
📞 Phone: 01707 324 581
We look forward to helping more people, just like David, on their journey to independence!
