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Margarita_k
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Margarita_k
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Hi @Donna41 ,
thank you for this post! I am sure you will get some feedback soon.
Take care!
Margarita
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hockeygoalie
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hockeygoalie
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Hi have you proof of u being sezure free for 12 months and are well controlled ive had a battle over the years but get ur GP on side first along with your specialist then take the fight to them appeal the decision
Donna41
Donna41
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Doctor is on my side , says I'm well enough to drive
nikki77
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nikki77
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Is it still the same protocol with the dvla you got to prove that you have not had a seizure in last 12 months? As I would like to be able to learn to drive but I would be to worried incase I did have a fit whilst behind the wheel of a car, I would never forgive myself if I caused an accident and someone got hurt because of my illness! It absolutely terrifies me , so I'm lucky my other half drives so he can take me where I need to be but sometimes I feel like I have no independence I just can't get into a car and go were I want like other people
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nicola kennedy
Donna41
Donna41
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If ure other half drives I would just leave it just in case , is it actual fits u take ? If so ad leave it I only take very small seizures when I do , yeah u got to b seizure free for a year x
peteracre
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Same thing happened to me, was told, 'you've got a free bus pass haven't you?'
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lesmal
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I have just relocated from South Africa... After having a seizure whilst driving at the age of 17, I promised myself I wouldn't drive again due to the risk of others' lives. Between the Doctor and I, we both decided to give driving a miss.
Now being in U.K. I am eligible to have a '60 Smart Bus Pass', which I have managed to obtain. No need now to drive as you have a fantastic bus/transport system! I would rather rely on the bus than drive and injure other people.
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Les
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BAZWHEAT
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@Donna41 When I first developed epilepsy one had to stop driving for 3 years. I have been driving since then with no problems and I see that the rule is now only one year. I was not aware that one could get a bus pass before one is 60 years but as I am now 76 I have had one for several years although I do not use it often 'cos the buses are so infrequent !
I keep losing my balance now which is fine if I have my walking stick, or there is a wall or lamp post to hold me. I have got an appointment to see my brain surgeon on 16 August so he may adjust my shunt. Done it before, he can do it again .
Otherwise I am fine except for many bruises !
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hockeygoalie
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yes if a medical condition stops you driving you are entitled to a bus pass
Annalong
Annalong
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A Doctor got me barred from driving eventhough at the time I'd only had a few lessons, I had explained I usually have warnings and don't travel anywhere even on bus/train in case I have a fit. It didn't matter, and the DMV don't care.
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Donna41
Donna41
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Hi
i was turned down for provisional last year even though my epilepsy doesn't bother me at all ,,,, any one here drive or had to fight for licence ????