Question

A 16-year-old with new type 1 diabetes asks about driving a car (on provisional licence). Appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

Must inform DVLA and ensure good control; check glucose before driving

Answer

No restriction

Answer

Inform DVLA only if severe hypo in last year

Answer

No need to check glucose before driving

Answer

Avoid driving completely

Practice question

A 16-year-old with new type 1 diabetes asks about driving a car (on provisional licence). Appropriate advice?