TheInsanity1234 wrote:I know it's not a test of navigation at all, but I'm just wondering how would the examiner give instructions during a test, especially since I won't be able to look at him?
Would there be a bit of time before the test begins where I could discuss basic hand signals for the main instructions or something?
TheInsanity1234 wrote:I'm not concerned about going the wrong way on the test, as I know it's not a fault as long you do it safely.
What I'm just wondering about is how would the examiner provide the instructions for the ID section, and generally the whole test.
Obviously, the left/right directions would be covered by the simple pointing-in-the-relevant-direction method, but what about when I encounter a roundabout, or...?
mefoster wrote:TheInsanity1234 wrote:What I'm just wondering about is how would the examiner provide the instructions for the ID section, and generally the whole test.
Are you allowed an interpreter?
StressedDave wrote:I'm not sure how that will help... it's not like the interpreter can wave his hands around in front of Insanity while he's driving.
mefoster wrote:Well, duh!
I wasn't thinking of interpreting instructions on the move but to make sure that instructions can be passed easily while stopped.
If he can read lips sufficiently well for that then all well and good but I thought an interpreter might just make things easier.
ETA: Anyway. The answer is yes, you are.
https://www.gov.uk/practical-driving-test-for-cars/special-needs
Ralge wrote:For guidance and reassurance you may be best seeking to go with your instructor to have a chat with the Test Centre Manager/Supervising Examiner (or whatever they call themselves now). My local TCM, I found out, had Fridays in the office and was amenable to a chat when I phoned to make an appointment.
For what it's worth I've always considered that an L-test for the profoundly deaf was already fully Independent Driving since the examiner has to give a batch of instructions and agree signals for "pull over" in order to be able to give the next batch of instructions. This will take time, hence such a test being allowed extra time. Good luck.
martine wrote:The directions for the independent driving part can either be done verbally or by showing a diagram of the route for the next 3 junctions.
For the 'normal' driving part I imagine the examiner will use whatever method you suggest before the test starts - be it hand signals, speaking loudly or whatever.
How would you prefer the directions to be given?
waremark wrote:Before you get to your test, you will have extensive experience of receiving instructions from your driving instructor - and you have previously told us that he has taught several deaf students. No doubt that experience will help when your test comes round. He would normally accompany you to your test, and you would be paying him during the test (that is, if as most people do you take the test in his dual control car). Would he also be a suitable interpreter?
MGF wrote:My point is that costs incurred by the DSA for accommodating a disability, whatever they may be, are generally borne by the DSA, not the candidate. OP should contact the DSA and seek advice on what can be done.
TheInsanity1234 wrote:Nope, he has extensive experience of teaching deaf pupils from my school, but my school is an oral school, which means he does not use BSL.
WhoseGeneration wrote:TheInsanity1234 wrote:Nope, he has extensive experience of teaching deaf pupils from my school, but my school is an oral school, which means he does not use BSL.
Presumably he has had students pass? If so that would imply he has ensured students have been able to undertake the independent driving part.
Fwiw, my view is don't sweat the test yet. I appreciate you're trying to gain as much knowledge as you can, your being here shows that but wait until you're actually having lessons on public roads and then raise any concerns here.
Something that slightly concerns me is that you might try to be too "AD". By that I mean, just accept what you're told to do for the test, don't argue based upon what you've read here or elsewhere.
Pass test, then AD.
Return to Learner Driver Forum
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 22 guests