Driving with Disabilities
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Learning to Drive with Dyspraxia
Learning to drive with dyspraxia can be tricky. This article explores what the rules are, tips to make it easier for yourself, and the first steps to take!
April 9, 2024
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Driving with Medical Conditions: All You Need To Know
Over a million people across the UK rely on their cars to help them live with a medical condition. But did you know there are 100+ different conditions that you might need to declare to the DVLA before getting behind the wheel? These are known as 'notifiable conditions' and the exact rules vary depending on the nature of the condition. Some will mean you can continue driving, while others could lead to you being told to surrender your licence.
February 13, 2024
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Driving With Epilepsy and Seizures
If you have a driving licence or want to learn to drive, you must tell the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (the DVLA to you and me) if you have epilepsy, seizures, fits or blackouts of any kind. It’s vital that you follow the law, or you could have your licence revoked. Even worse, you can be fined up to £1,000 and prosecuted if you’re involved in an accident and didn’t tell the DVLA about your condition.
February 13, 2024
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Eyesight for Driving: Can You See Well Enough?
The DVLA and the police are cracking down on poor eyesight in drivers. If you're learning to drive in the UK, you can expect not only to fail your practical test—almost before it starts—but also have your licence revoked if you are unable to prove sufficient eyesight for driving.
February 13, 2024
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Can I Drive After a Stroke?
If you’ve had a stroke, you might wonder if you’re legally allowed to drive in the UK, and if there’s anything you must do before getting behind the wheel. In this article, we’ll look at the rules and regulations around driving after a stroke, and you’ll find out exactly where you stand.
February 13, 2024
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Diabetes and Driving: Everything You Need to Know
Like many other medical conditions, having diabetes can make driving that bit more of a challenge. Your condition can affect your driving in a few ways, whether through hypoglycaemic episodes or other complications. And, whether you’ve recently been diagnosed, or are just starting to think about learning to drive, you’ve probably got some questions. How can you best manage your diabetes on the roads?
February 13, 2024
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Can You Drive with One Eye?
There are strict eyesight rules that all drivers are required to follow. But how does sight in only one eye—monocular vision—affect your legality and ability to drive?
January 25, 2024
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ADHD and Driving: Strategies for Success
Got ADHD and looking to learn to drive? People with ADHD have shared with us strategies that will help you with your theory and practical tests—and beyond.
January 16, 2024
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Learning to Drive With Epilepsy
Getting your driving licence is a big step for anyone—and if you have a medical condition like epilepsy, it can seem even more daunting. But don't let all the confusing rules and horror stories of licence revocations get to you. That certainly won't help you get on the roads!
December 29, 2023
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Can You Drive if You're Deaf?
In order to be allowed to drive, you've got to prove you're fit and able to do so. Some medical conditions are notifiable, meaning you have to let the DVLA know about them; others automatically exclude you from getting behind the wheel. Here we're going to focus on hearing.
December 27, 2023
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