Once the funding is approved, you’ll likely get a voucher or a direct payment to a registered instructor. Some Jobcentres have pre-approved driving schools—ask if they work with local, small businesses or big chains. This is your chance to choose someone with a high pass rate and a calm voice. Driving instructors have seen it all, from anxiety attacks to road rage. Don’t be afraid to request a female instructor if that makes you feel safer.
Practical tip: book your theory test first. The DWP might pay for that too, but only if you ask. And download the official DVSA app—the hazard perception section is basically a video game, but with less mushroom collecting and more cyclists emerging from nowhere.
Apply for Universal Credit after a serious injury
