Discussion
hi I am a disabled person with walking difficulties and I only have a provisional driving licence with a b1 on it according to the dvlc I can only drive vehicles up to 400 kgs unladen weight in cars or 550kgs if they are designed to carry goods. the only vehicle that I know of is a aixam motor car unfortunately I am 21 stones in weight and this car has a very poor pulling power even on a flat road on hills it is murderous and causes tail backs on both roads. can anyone suggest any other vehicle suitable for me up to the weights mentioned above, I was looking at reliant robins/regals. I have been told these vehicles are really unstable cornering and in wet conditions also one chap told me that his reliant got blew on it's side by a high sided wagon that passed him at speed, I do not know of any micro cars other than the aixam that are in it's weight category can anyone please offer any advise I would be very grateful on any information that you have. thank you vic parkin.
Ariel Atom V8? http://www.topspeed.com/cars/ariel/2012-ariel-atom... Weighs in at 550kg, not sure if it's designed to carry goods though.
Mr Sparkle said:
Something like a Renault Twizy?
It's over 400kg.Maybe a kit car like a Qdos? http://www.qdoscars.co.uk/range2.htm
Not really able to offer any help,
Even something ridiculous like a Caterham R500 still weighs just over 500kg depending on spec - you've not mentioned your mobility but I assume you either woudln't fit in it or be able to get out of it!
Realistically, you probably looking at motorbikes or maybe a road legal quad-bike as the only options available?
Even something ridiculous like a Caterham R500 still weighs just over 500kg depending on spec - you've not mentioned your mobility but I assume you either woudln't fit in it or be able to get out of it!
Realistically, you probably looking at motorbikes or maybe a road legal quad-bike as the only options available?
Polrules said:
Not really able to offer any help,
Even something ridiculous like a Caterham R500 still weighs just over 500kg depending on spec - you've not mentioned your mobility but I assume you either woudln't fit in it or be able to get out of it!
Realistically, you probably looking at motorbikes or maybe a road legal quad-bike as the only options available?
Fw400 should do nicely....,Even something ridiculous like a Caterham R500 still weighs just over 500kg depending on spec - you've not mentioned your mobility but I assume you either woudln't fit in it or be able to get out of it!
Realistically, you probably looking at motorbikes or maybe a road legal quad-bike as the only options available?
doogz said:
Really? He's 21 stone and has some sort of mobility disability, and you 'realistically' suggest a motorbike?
And if he didn't already have a mobility disability, a road legal quad is a really good way to get one!
Just meant that's all he's going to find in the weight limit, never said it was a good idea.And if he didn't already have a mobility disability, a road legal quad is a really good way to get one!
Learning to drive is the answer.
ajprice said:
Mr Sparkle said:
Something like a Renault Twizy?
It's over 400kg.Maybe a kit car like a Qdos? http://www.qdoscars.co.uk/range2.htm
Slow said:
Not trying to be a dick but couldnt you lose some weight? 21 stone is ALOT.
Or get a car licence?
I have type 1 diabetes i'm 60 years old I also have a thyroid problem as well as all the medicens I take I can only get my weight arrested now with the new drugs available I also receive income support so I could not afford driving tests and I would not remember the highway code rules now although I have been a bike rider for 40 odd years now, and now I have the dreaded arthirits I can no longer ride a motor cycle.Or get a car licence?
vicparkin said:
I have type 1 diabetes i'm 60 years old I also have a thyroid problem as well as all the medicens I take I can only get my weight arrested now with the new drugs available I also receive income support so I could not afford driving tests and I would not remember the highway code rules now although I have been a bike rider for 40 odd years now, and now I have the dreaded arthirits I can no longer ride a motor cycle.
If you cant afford a driving test OP, how do you expect to be able to run a vehicle?rpguk said:
Is it due to age you want to go down this route? Otherwise I'd have thought going for your full licence would open up your options infinently and seem the best option to me.
yes age has a bearing on this because of my age I find it difficult to remember the highway code as well as being on income support due to disability I could not afford to take tests to help me get a full licence nowbig_boz said:
If you cant afford a driving test OP, how do you expect to be able to run a vehicle?
I used to ride a nippi 125cc the mobility pays for my machine which I can no longer ride due to arthiritis it is very cold on a trike in winter even with leathers on especially if it is a ride over 10 miles.doogz said:
vicparkin said:
I have type 1 diabetes i'm 60 years old I also have a thyroid problem as well as all the medicens I take I can only get my weight arrested now with the new drugs available I also receive income support so I could not afford driving tests and I would not remember the highway code rules now although I have been a bike rider for 40 odd years now, and now I have the dreaded arthirits I can no longer ride a motor cycle.
No offence but arthritis, mobility impaired, 60 years old and 21 stone, and you can't manage to learn the highway code, please, just stay off the road.Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff