40 hours of free driving lessons for people claiming these benefits

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Up to 40 hours of free driving lessons could be available for people claiming certain benefits, such as those on Personal Independence Payment and Disability Living Allowance. The guidance on the charity’s website states: "All grant applications are means-tested to ensure Motability supports those most in need of a charitable grant and help as many beneficiaries as possible with the charitable funds available.” The average learner driver requires between 40-50 hours of lessons before they are ready to take their test, so the free lessons could potentially cover someone's entire learning journey. In receipt of one of the following disability allowances: Enhanced rate of the mobility component of PIP Enhanced rate mobility component of the adult disability payment Higher rate mobility component of disability living allowance Higher rate mobility component of child disability payment War pensioners’ mobility supplement Armed forces independence payment 2. Receive a government assessed means-tested benefit, including: Universal credit Income support Employment and support allowance Job seekers’ allowance Housing benefit Council tax benefit Pension guarantee credit Working tax credit Child tax credit Applicants need to also have a current lease agreement on the Motability Scheme or have a pending application for a vehicle on the Motability Scheme, with a confirmed date to receive delivery of the vehicle at some point within the next four months.