A specialist driving centre has opened in Glasgow to get people with disabilities behind the wheel. 

DriveAbility Scotland assessment centre has officially opened to enable people with disabilities to sit driving assessments and get specialist driving tuition. 

DriveAbility Scotland is situated in Hawthorn Street and was made possible thanks to a £7500 donation from Gerry Facenna, owner of Allied Vehicles Group in Glasgow.

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Mr Facenna hopes this donation “will give DriveAbility Scotland breathing space to look to its longer-term stability".

Julie Speedie, DriveAbility Scotland administrator, said: "Everyone on the team is so excited about the launch of our new service. 

“It will open up a whole new world of independence for Scottish disabled and elderly drivers. 

“We can now signpost people towards the most appropriate solutions for safe assisted driving and personal mobility, irrespective of abilities.”

DriveAbility Scotland is Driving Mobility's latest centre and the first in Scotland. 

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Driving Mobility coordinates a network of over 20 centres in England, Wales and Northern Ireland which provide ‘fitness to drive’ and mobility equipment assessments to enable people with restricted mobility to remain independent whether driving an adapted vehicle, using assistive equipment or travelling by accessible transport.

Edward Trewhella, CEO of Driving Mobility, said: “DriveAbility Scotland represents an exciting expansion of our driving assessments and a first for the charity. 

“We are continually focused on bringing our services closer to everyone, especially as Driving Mobility’s role is now more vital than ever before. 

“We strive to ensure freedom, inclusivity and safety for all with restricted mobility - now possible in Scotland.”