People on PIP or DLA set to be handed £35-an-hour perk from DWP People could be eligible for free driving lessons through a grant from the Motability Scheme from the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ). People could be eligible for free driving lessons through a grant from the Motability Scheme from the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ). People on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Disability Living Allowance) can get up to 40 hours of free driving lessons. People could be eligible for free driving lessons through a grant from the Motability Scheme from the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ). James Armstrong, the chief executive of Veygo Insurance, said: "With the average driving lesson now costing £35 per hour, and learner drivers needing around 45 hours of professional instruction to pass their tests, the cost of learning to drive is currently sitting around £1,575. ‌ "This is a huge cost and barrier to learning to drive for many across the country." The Motability Scheme states: "All grant applications are means-tested to ensure Motability supports those most in need of a charitable grant and help as many beneficiaries as possible with the charitable funds available. ‌ READ MORE HMRC issues warning to 'wind down' use of scheme as it begins 'crackdown' "This means we will look at your financial situation to determine if we are able to provide a grant towards your lessons." People who qualify for the Motability Driving Lessons Grant Programme are typically in receipt of one of these disability allowances: Article continues below Armed Forces Independence Payment Higher Rate Mobility Component of Child Disability Payment War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement Enhanced Rate of the Mobility Component of PIP Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance They must also receive a Government-assessed means-tested benefit, including: Universal Credit Council Tax Benefit (Council Tax Support, Council Tax Reduction) Working Tax Credit Housing Benefit Child Tax Credit Income Support Employment and Support Allowance (income-related) Pension Guarantee Credit Job Seekers Allowance (income-based) Article continues below It is a program that allows individuals with qualifying disabilities to exchange their mobility allowance for a new car, scooter, or powered wheelchair. It's a way to provide affordable and reliable transportation for those with mobility needs, covering insurance, servicing, and breakdown cover, all included in the lease. At the end of the lease, you can choose to exchange your vehicle for a new one or return it to Motability.