Question: Is a driving test required before using an electric wheelchair outside?

Answer: - As far as I know there are no tests required in North America, but it is a good idea. Some wheelchair manufacturers were considering making people pass a driving test before selling them a specific model of wheelchair. This was supposed to be the case for the iBot wheelchair. It's possible that a dealer or doctor may want you to show that you can handle a specific wheelchair before you're allowed to purchase it. This may be the case for high end, expensive, technologically advanced wheelchairs. As for the rest of the world, it's possible some countries require you to pass a test. This has been a controversial topic in Britain lately and wheelchair driving tests could eventually be brought into effect as a result of many accidents involving power wheelchairs. There have even been a few deaths that have resulted from wheelchair accidents. For example, one lady died after accidentally reversing her wheelchair over a cliff. It's very important that you use your common sense when driving a wheelchair and the rules of the road should always be followed.