Question

A 35-year-old woman is due to start insulin therapy for type 1 diabetes. She asks about driving her car. Which of the following statements about driving and insulin treatment is most appropriate for Group 1 (car and motorcycle) licences?

Accepted Answer

She must inform the DVLA when she starts insulin treatment

Answer

She must surrender her licence permanently

Answer

She does not need to inform the DVLA provided she checks her glucose before driving

Answer

She may drive without restriction provided she has no retinopathy

Answer

She must stop driving for 12 months before reapplying

Practice question

A 35-year-old woman is due to start insulin therapy for type 1 diabetes. She asks about driving her car. Which of the following statements about driving and insulin treatment is most appropriate for Group 1 (car and motorcycle) licences?