United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

I am a right Obpi. I can't use my right arm. I applied for driving licence and got it. Before that I had got a report from a doctors' committe that allowed me having a driving licence. Here in my country to be able to use a car disabled people have to apply a committe again. So I applied but the committe of the same hospital decided that "This person cannot get a driving licence and cannot drive a car". Even if it is adopted. I am shocked! I have the driving licence but I am not allowed to drive a car! What is the case in your country? Can you give me any suggestion! I am really hopeless!

Dustin was required to take a special driving test. Then the regular written and road test again. It was because he had a TBI. He passed all the special things, is required a streeing knob and automatic transmission. Also a letter on file from the dr. Then 6 mo after all this they wanted another drs. exam, he had already been released by the drs. I spoke with DMV they agreed to let the dr. write a note that he had been released and they re-instated his license. Seems everything we try to get done is a struggle.
Sue

hopeless,
What country are you in? It seems very discrimnitory to deny you a right to drive if you are capable. I am also ROBPI and cant use my right arm to help drive but I have had my liscense since I was 16 and have never had any problems. I also don't have any adaptations to my car.
I would fight this!
Good luck!
Amy 19 years old ROBPI from MN

I am robpi and have had no trouble getting my drivers permit or license.

I am sorry to hear that you can get a license and not be allowed to drive.

Kath (robpi/adult)

Thanks for your replies. It is very helpful for me to hear that there are same people like me but have right to drive a car... I will try to fight against this decision...

Good Luck in your Appeal/Fight for your RIGHT to drive.
Please keep us posted.

Carolyn J
LOBPI,68 & Proud of it!

which country r u from ? I am also a TBPI of right arm. I also face a similar problem of licence getting denied in my country. They do not have any adaptations for driving with one arm.