x-Sonia-x wrote:I am at the moment having a bit of a struggle with my daughter and the theory test.
x-Sonia-x wrote:I have now invested in some help from another ADi who specialises in people with special needs, and she is at last showing signs of improving
x-Sonia-x wrote:I am planning to write to my MP and to the DSA reagrding this as I personally feel its a money making scam that targets people who are less able.
Gareth wrote:I think this is where you're going wrong; it's not your problem, it's her's.
:Gareth wrote:Do you feel that the driving test standard should be reduced? Because that's what you appear to be suggesting.
x-Sonia-x wrote:....I feel the theory test should consider that not everyone learns in the same way and cannot succeed under a set system, this sytem is failing certain members of society that may have low ability, different ability or different learning styles. I feel it is not flexible enough to meet certain individuals needs.
ROG wrote:If she is verbally asked the same question in a different way to the way it is written then does that make a difference?
waremark wrote:For interest how does she do on the hazard perception part of the test? A lot of us think that part of the test is difficult and not very meaningful.
waremark wrote:Sonia, please do not be offended by my asking this. Would the problems which your daughter has in passing the theory test affect her ability to understand what is happening on the road and to drive safely? If not, why not?
adiNigel wrote:How do you think the test should be changed to accommodate your daughter? If she has trouble reading the questions & the answers, then she can have a reader/scribe sat in with her.
ROG wrote:If she is verbally asked the same question in a different way to the way it is written then does that make a difference?
x-Sonia-x wrote:If the questions were worded different in a way that candidates would understand then yes Rog that would make a difference. But the DSA will not allow changing of the wording under any circumstances, yes she could have someone read the questions for her...just as they are...that would still cause her problems ...my campaign is to get these questions re-phrased ( and just to add, the questions that are asked about signs etc she has never had a problem with, this we have learned over the last few weeks with the extra help)
martine wrote:Is there an option to take a verbal theory test? If not perhaps there should be.
Does your daughter score OK when she's doing the mock tests? Does she have a memory problem?
ScoobyChris wrote:Is it possible to give some examples (and how you would like them rephrased). I was learning to drive at the time they were developing the theory test so didn't have to sit it as part of my driving test, but I was invited to review some of the material they were looking to use ... so it may be partially my fault
ScoobyChris wrote:I was learning to drive at the time they were developing the theory test so didn't have to sit it as part of my driving test, but I was invited to review some of the material they were looking to use ... so it may be partially my fault
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