Hi, this post is to find some information for my husband who has been diagonised of PD and had to take a driving test. When he informed DVLA of his condition, he was asked to take a driving test. This was conducted by DSA and was done at a driving test centre. His licence was eventually revoked. He is on Ropinerole 24mg currently, works full time and does drive well. He took a lesson with an ADI on the morning of the test and he confirmed his driving is fine. My husband found the examiner not very professional, and was annoyed at the way she carried out the test. He did not commit any major faults but there were many minors.

I am trying to find out if anybody else has taken a similar test on informing dvla about your medical condition? I am surpriced most people have taken a medical assessment at a mobility centre.

We are trying to find out the best way to get back his licence any advice will be appreciated.

lanna

Hello and welcome Ianna. Have you downloaded the free booklet, Parkinson's and Driving? This gives advice on how to appeal against a decision.

Good luck!

Hi Ianna,
You can find the booklet that Christo mentioned here: http://bit.ly/PiairU

Thanks,
Ezinda

lanna
Welcome to the forum. Judging only by the number of people who post their experiences here it would appear that driving tests are relatively rare (I'm sure I'll be corrected if that is wrong). Most of us seem to get licence renewals based on neurologist or GP advice to DVLA.
I think a lot of experienced drivers would get a rude surprise if they were subjected to a driving test - nothing to do with Parkinson's
I hope you appeal and I wish you success
Let us know how you get on

Elegant Fowl

My husband had to take a driving test at a mobility centre last year and the instructor couldn't understand why he had been sent. Anyway to cut a long story short after three months he was awarded a 12mth licence and we are now going through the process of applying for another. His licence ran out today but the DVLA have sent a letter to confirm that he has applied and is waiting for a decision from them so he can still drive. We are hoping that he will be awarded a three year one this time as the stress doesn't help much. They do take a long time we have been waiting 15 weeks now and have been told it could be another 4-6 weeks so don't hope to get it all finalised quick :) but on the other hand we have found them to be very helpful when we ring them. Hope you do get a satisfactory conclusion in the end.
Sue