Neurological conditions include:
- brain injuries
- brain tumour
- dementia
- stroke
- Parkinson’s disease
- multiple sclerosis.
Symptoms of these conditions affect your driving ability and can occur without warning:
- loss of consciousness
- confusion
- impaired muscular power and coordination
- vertigo
- loss of vision.
The law states that you must report any medical condition that could affect your driving. A medical review will assess your ability to drive safely and hold a licence.
If you experience muscular weakness or impaired coordination you may be issued with a conditional driver licence for driving a modified vehicle. You may need to undertake an Occupational Therapy Driver Assessment [PDF, 175KB, 8pp] as part of your medical review.
Heavy vehicle drivers must meet strict safety guidelines. A medical review will assess your ability to drive safely and hold a licence.