My second driving assessment was cancelled an hour before we se literally a phone call from the William merit centre and a voicemail on the grounds I had expired the section 88 license exemption which based on the first assessment to have been in early November was moved to early January the following year. Consequently I’ve had to reapply to dvla for another exemption grace period in writing using a D1 form.no reminder from DVLA at all.
I now expect to have by undergo all the tests previously submitted plus another letter from the doctor before I can book another assessment in all a whole year wasted
It helps to have a sense of humour at times like these.
Keep smiling Mark
I don’t want to say “Cheer up, things could be worse” because someone once said that to me when they saw I was not my eusual self. They said “Cheer up, things could be worse!”. So I thought, that’s nice, very good advice.
So I cheered up and of course … things got worse!!
Oh how frustrating for you Mark. You must be a lot annoyed. I know I would be. Let’s hope you don’t have to go through the whole process again& common sense prevails………grrrrrrr on your behalf.
I too had an extended introductory period. It cost me £120 in taxi fares. The first visit allowed everything apart from the actual driving for which I needed additional paperwork.
After paperwork was sorted the actual assessment was enjoyable. I was made to feel comfortable it was great to get back behind the wheel. Unfamiliar controls were soon assimilated and assessors were very supportive. I received a positive assessment.
Then had to wait for a message of DVLA approval. Waited then a lot more waiting. More or less gave up hope.
Two days before Christmas opened an envelope. In it was my license to drive.
I ordered a new car with adaptions and waited for more than six months before I took delivery.
Eventually I was back with my own wheels.
I did get there but no one was rushing.
Yes things have got worse since stroke for us all and this hindersce is such a waste of time not sure if it’s all really worth it anymore what with my disab and visual deficits. Not the same fun too challenging in my opinion this is just the icing on the cake
It will be worth it. It’ll bring you more independence which, like all of us, I am sure you crave. And it is another step towards getting some of your old life back. Frustrating right now yes but hopefully worth it in the end as @Bobbi has said.
Even if I’m struggling and in pain, I try not to be grumpy. It is difficult at times and I have snapped at times when things have got too much but I tend to remove myself from the situation and go and lie down. One thing that grates me though is when people say, as long as you’ve got your health, I tend to laugh at it now but early on it rubbed me up the wrong way.
My singsong motto when cheerless begins with … “Whenever life gets you down Mrs Brown and things seem hard or tough, and people are stupid, obnoxious or daft, and you feel like you’ve had quite enough … Just remember …” &c.
New goal posts have been created, the assessment is set for the 4th February in Leeds so two weeks and dvla have stated that the section 88 is in place for the length of of the assessment period and will post written confirmation.
So I wait for the post , nothing yet. But live in hope
By the time February is done I will hopefully have a better understanding of my position.
Well some sanity , today I received the paperwork from DVLA and separately from William Merritt centre confirming my assessment next Wednesday, please send me a prayer
Appreciated mrs5k, nervous as hell after the two cancellations I will believe it when I see I’m in the car, fingers crossed crossed that I get a positive result
Sadly it was a no I failed the assessment since due to spacial position of the car on the road my brain is not able to to put the car in a safe place on the road.
Never mind m looking at a light weight folding wheelchairs wheelchair and off road scooter to improve my mobility and incisiveness.
