A 76-year-old man with a CFS of 4 and newly diagnosed Parkinson's disease asks about driving. He holds a full UK driving licence. According to DVLA gu...

Question

A 76-year-old man with a CFS of 4 and newly diagnosed Parkinson's disease asks about driving. He holds a full UK driving licence. According to DVLA guidance, what is the correct advice regarding Parkinson's disease and driving?

Accepted Answer

He must inform the DVLA of his Parkinson's disease diagnosis - the DVLA will assess his fitness to drive, and he may continue to drive if he is assessed as safe to do so

Answer

He must stop driving immediately and permanently

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Parkinson's disease has no implications for driving

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He needs to inform his insurance company only

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He can continue driving without informing anyone until he develops problems

uk-dgm MCQ (SBA): Parkinson's Disease and DVLA Notification

A 76-year-old man with a CFS of 4 and newly diagnosed Parkinson's disease asks about driving. He holds a full UK driving licence. According to DVLA guidance, what is the correct advice regarding Parkinson's disease and driving?