With regards to driving lessons for individuals with a hearing impairment, a learner’s permit is issued and driving lessons can begin once the theory test has been passed. It is strongly recommended to take driving lessons with an instructor proficient in sign language in order to facilitate conversation to better understand any information and directions given. However, if the driving instructor is not familiar with sign language, it is the respondibility of the driving student to ask the instructor to speak slowly in order to read their lips or to use illustrated cards that contain the necessary directions.