Saturday 13 July at Donington Park – and it’s free!

All the help you need to get into the driving seat

If you are a young person with a disability and over 14 years you are probably dreaming about learning to drive – and even more exciting, getting your first car.  But where do you start?

You’ll find all the answers at Get Going Live! an exciting one-day driving event taking place on 13th July at the Donington Park Launch Pad, Derbyshire.  If you’re newly disabled and returning to driving this event is for you too.

You’ll get to drive a range of standard production cars with adaptations, including drive-from-wheelchair models, on a circuit at Donington Park that includes the historic Heritage Loop, which was once part of the race circuit itself and is often used for new vehicle launches. You’ll be accompanied by specialist drivers in a very safe environment; all vehicles have dual controls.

Young people with disabilities can gain a driving licence at 16 but it is not always easy to find answers to all your questions. Will I be able to drive? Will my car need to be adapted? Do I quality for the Motability scheme? Where do I find a local instructor qualified to teach people with disabilities?

At Get Going Live! you’ll gain friendly expert advice. Straight from its national launch at the Mobility Roadshow will be the new Association of Disability Driving Instructors, which in partnership with the Forum of Mobility Centres, help you gain easy access to specialist driving instructors.

You’ll find out about the adaptation options and vehicles that are right for you. And before you get behind the wheel you can test your reactions to different road conditions and potential hazards at the Autoadapt Driver Test Station.

You must be over 14 to test drive, although younger prospective learners are welcome to practise transferring and familiarising themselves with controls.

You’ll meet Aaron Morgan, Britain’s youngest disabled person to gain a motorsport racing licence who’ll be at the event to inspire and chat about his passion for the sport. You can also talk with other young people who have been to this event in past years and are now enjoying driving and the independence it has given them.

It’s a fun event, too. As well as the core focus on driving there are thrilling experiences including adapted all-terrain vehicles, 4x4 and skid cars, an accessible climbing wall and your chance to enter the draw for a special VIP skid car experience for two people with the D&S Events’ team.

All the family can try accessible cycles too, from companion cycling to wheelchair passenger models. Empowered People and Quest 88 will have a range of accessible cycles to try. There’ll be advice, training and support for new cyclists and those re-engaging with cycling after injury or illness.

Jointly organised by Disabled Motoring UK and Mobility Choice, the charity behind the annual Mobility Roadshow, it has a very clear mission: to help young and newly disabled people become independently mobile and plan for their first adapted car.

Register now at www.getgoinglive.co.uk and you’ll be entered into the draw to win the special VIP skid car experience or call 01344 750 400/01508 489 449.