For physically challenged people-barring age,

gender, or race-who are unable to drive using

foot pedals.
For new drivers who are disabled to gain their
first license.
For drivers who would like to return to driving
after an accident/illness.
Together with Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Rashid Hospital,
Arabian Automobiles Nissan, and Swed Adaptations, a leading
Swedish company, EDI has initiated the first ever disabled Driver
Training Programme in Dubai for people who are physically
challenged. The programme will not just impart driver training, but
can also provide customized adapted cars to enable easy and
efficient mobility after a successful course has been completed.
EDI may now have your solution...
Rashid Hospital PMR Dept.
The disabled driver training programme is conducted exactly the same way it is for able-bodied
individuals. You will be required to undergo the routine 40 classes + Signal test + Parking test
+Assessment + Road Test.
Any car can be adapted to suit the needs of a disabled driver. However, Arabian Automobiles (Nissan
Models) have pledged to adapt any of their cars with the hand-controls for disabled drivers.
The The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department at Rashid Hospital will conduct an upper
and lower body assessment, which will help judge the physical strength of your upper body
movements. They will also evaluate your ability to get in and out of the vehicle without assistance.
Swed Adaptations, a competent Swedish firm having over 40 years experience in adapting vehicles for
the physically disabled have imparted training to EDI instructors and RTA examiners to conduct the
driver training programmes & relevent tests for the challenged.
Licensing agency of the RTA will monitor regulations and procedures and will incorporate changes to
accommodate needs of the challenged candidates who wish to drive.
The prestigious Rashid Hospital will conduct assessments of prospective drivers and make the needful
recommendation to RTA.
Technicians of the Arabian Automobiles have adapted the EDI training cars with the hand-controlled
system provided by Swed Adaptations. They also offer to adapt any of their range of cars as a gesture of
appreciation towards this programme.
The adapted car would have a single lever, held by the right hand, which will operate the accelerator and
the brake, the left hand is therefore free to handle the steering at all times. A simple device added to the
steering wheels will ensure full steering control.
04 - 2631100 EXT: 476(Misba). or email: misba@edi-uae.com / info@edi-uae.com