Nanguo Morning Post reporter Lu Di Intern Huang Liman
We have such a special group around us. They unfortunately lose some functions due to congenital or acquired reasons, but they are also eager to get a driver's license and realize their dream of "having the driver's license in hand, leaving as much as you want" like ordinary people. Data from Nanning Vehicle Management Department shows that as of July 22, 85 disabled people have been offered C5 driver's license this year. Compared with ordinary people, what are the unknown stories about their driving test?
Vehicles for disabled people to learn are equipped with auxiliary devices. Photo by He Dingjian, reporter of Nanguo Morning Post,
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Practice driving with one hand. They have auxiliary "artifact"
. Shunlian Driving School located on Tinghong Road, Nanning City. It is currently the only driving school in Nanning that provides driving test training for disabled people.
"When reversing into the garage, be careful about the side and do not press the line." On the morning of July 23, a reporter from the Nanguo Morning Post saw at the training ground of the driving school that under the guidance of the instructor, Ms. Zhong, a disabled student from Yulin, was meticulously practicing the content of subject 2. Ms. Zhong has a disabled right hand and can only practice driving with her left hand, which is completely different from ordinary students.
Ms. Zhong told reporters that she started practicing on July 14 and has booked the second subject exam on July 27. She expressed her confidence in whether she could pass the exam.
reporter noticed that the modified professional coach car for disabled people has no different appearance than that of ordinary coach car, but the inside is different: a directional ball is installed on the steering wheel. With this device, students with hand disabled can turn the steering wheel with only one hand; an auxiliary device is installed on the right side of the cab to facilitate students with lower limbs to brake and refuel.
The driving school principal Guo introduced that at present, among the disabled students who come to learn driving, some are disabled in both lower limbs, some are hearing impaired, and some are missing fingers and thumbs.
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As long as you study hard, you can get a driver's license for two months
"When encountering students with mobility difficulties, we have to carry them to get on and get off the car." A staff member of the driving school told reporters that some of the disabled students have disabled both lower limbs and need to take a wheelchair when traveling; some have been amputated due to accidents and have prosthetics installed; some have incontinence and need to diaper. Most of these students have difficulty moving. When getting on and off the bus, the coach needs to support them, and some even have to pick them up.
The driving school has twenty or thirty disabled students every month, of which more than 80% are from other places, and many of them come from Yulin, Fangchenggang, Baise and other places. In order to take the driver's license, they often have to overcome difficulties such as long journeys and come to Nanning to practice driving.
Disabled people learn to drive like ordinary people, and there are 36 hours of learning. From physical examination, registration, to learning theory, you can usually take the subject first exam in about ten days. After passing the subject 1 exam, the driving school will arrange for students to get on the bus to study. Generally speaking, as long as you study hard, you can get a driver's license in two months, which is similar to that of ordinary students.
Data provided by Nanning Vehicle Management Department shows that as of July 22, the department has accepted 214 applications for C5 driver's licenses for disabled people this year, of which 85 have obtained driver's licenses, fulfilling their driving dreams.
On July 23, a student with leg disabilities learned to drive in the driving school. Nanguo Morning Post reporter He Dingjian took
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need to put in more effort. It is still difficult for ordinary people to take the driving test. What prompts disabled people with mobility to take the driving test? On July 22, the reporter interviewed several students and tried to find the answer.
Mr. Yao, who works in Nanning, has congenital deformity in his right hand. His right hand only has two underdeveloped fingers and his palms are relatively small. In April this year, he applied for a C5 driver's license.
Mr. Yao said that since his right hand cannot use force, he mainly relies on his left hand to assist with his right hand. He worked much harder than ordinary people when he practiced driving, but he gritted his teeth and persevered. Considering Mr. Yao's situation, the coach patiently guided him in daily training. Sometimes he was worried that he did not practice enough, so he took the initiative to increase his practice time. In June, Mr. Yao successfully obtained his driver's license.
"With a driver's license, I can also take a trip in the future."Mr. Yao said happily that he had wanted to drive on his own, but because he didn't have a driver's license, he could finally walk around.
Ms. Weng from Hezhou told reporters that she suffered from mild polio on her right leg. Since there was no driving school to provide driving test training for disabled people, she had to study in Nanning. At present, she has passed the subject one exam and is undergoing subject two training. "My physical problem is not very serious, and I believe I can get my driver's license smoothly. "Ms. Weng said with a smile.
reporter found that disabled students are positive and optimistic about life and are willing to make more efforts in order to realize their "driving test dream".
A driving school staff member introduced that the road to driving test for disabled people is more difficult than that of ordinary people, but most people can persevere and get a driver's license smoothly. In addition, taking a driver's license is a longer process, and you must have persistence. It is recommended that some students from other places arrange the time for each subject, and "striking while the iron is hot" can improve the pass rate.
A student is sitting in a wheelchair to learn driving. Photo by Lu Di, reporter of Nanguo Morning Post
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examination room has barrier-free channels, and the fees can be reduced and exempted. "At present, there are two main categories for applying for a disabled driver's license. "A relevant person in charge of Nanning Vehicle Management Office introduced that the first category is that the applicant is physically disabled. If the applicant applies for a driver's license for a disabled person for the first time, he or she can directly register according to relevant regulations. The second category is that after the applicant obtains a motor vehicle driver's license, he or she is disabled due to physical changes, and his or her physical condition is no longer allowed to drive a motor vehicle with the current driving model, he or she should first go to the vehicle management department to cancel the current driving license, and then apply for a C5 driver's license according to regulations.
It should be noted that the process of applying for a driving test for disabled people is the same as that of ordinary people, and the content of the examination subject is exactly the same.
According to reports, at present, Nanning Vehicle Management Office has a special barrier-free passage for the disabled in each examination room, and a dedicated person is responsible for reception. The examination room for subject 1 also has a special examination table for the disabled. The Vehicle Management Department also reduces the examination fees for the disabled candidates, and provides examination vehicles equipped with auxiliary devices for the disabled to perform the examination of Subject 2 and Subject 3.
The person in charge reminds that after the disabled driver obtains the driver's license, if the purchased vehicle needs to be equipped with auxiliary devices for the disabled, it must be registered by the vehicle management department and inspect the safety performance of the vehicle before driving on the road.
