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Independent driving and dyslexia

As part of its preparations for the introduction of independent driving, DSA has looked closely at how the new part of the test could affect people with special needs. This included a close collaboration with the British Dyslexia Association (BDA).

Why might some elements of the test be a problem for dyslexic people?

In her article about independent driving and people with dyslexia, Margaret Malpas, BDA chair explains that a lot of people with dyslexia have a weaker working memory (the part of the memory system responsible for taking in information and manipulating it).

Anyone with a weak working memory might have a problem coping with multiple instructions, such as those in the independent driving section.

What adjustments is DSA putting in place for the independent driving section?

This will depend on the particular diffi culties the dyslexic person has. Examiners will be asking the candidate what adjustments they need. These may include:

Read the full article on DSA's website.

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