We undertake assessments on behalf of Driver Vehicle Agency (DVA), Motability and for private clients.  There are 3 different types of assessments

• Driving Assessments
• Motability Managed Assessment Programme
• Passenger Assessment

 Driving Assessment

• Basic visual testing to ensure that the legal visual standards for driving are met. Before attending for an assessment, it is recommended that you have your eyesight checked to ensure your vision meets the legal standards for driving.
• Areas such as braking, steering, power and reaction times will be measured during the on road drive.  
• An on road driving assessment lasting approximately 30-40 minutes over a distance of approximately 10 miles consisting of varying road and traffic conditions, road junctions, roundabouts and traffic lights.  The assessor will give verbal instruction throughout the drive (the route cannot be discussed prior to the assessment as following verbal instruction and directional signs form part of the fitness to drive assessment).

 For detailed information on what to expect at your driving assessment, click on the box below.

Driving Assessment Information

Motability Managed Assessment Programme

The Mobility Centre carry out assessments on behalf of the Motability Scheme - providing impartial information and advice on:

• Suitable vehicles
• adaptations for driving
• specialised equipment for accessing and egressing your vehicle as a driver or passenger

This assessment is available to current Motability Scheme customers and to arrange an assessment contact them directly on 0300 4564566.

More information on the Motability Scheme

Passenger Assessment

• The Mobility Centre will assess the needs of people who travel as passengers in vehicles and will advise on specialist equipment that may be required for accessing and egressing motor vehicles as well as storage of wheelchairs.

The Mobility Centre service operates from the Belfast Office and carries out assessment in the Belfast Office and nine regional offices in Carrickfergus, Downpatrick, Newry, Dungannon, Omagh, Enniskillen, Derry/Londonderry, Coleraine and Ballymena.

For further information please contact Angela or Laura on:

Telephone: 028 9029 7877

Email: [email protected]