Are you still safe to drive?

Getting behind the wheel can be dangerous if your health gets in the way

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Driving is something many of us take for granted - that is until we are faced with the possibility we may no longer be safe to do so. Some health conditions that threaten our licence aren’t always that obvious, but driving against medical advice could leave you uninsured, banned from driving and even at risk of prosecution - so it’s worth getting clued up.

One of the most common reasons to stop driving is when you have seizures (fits), namely epilepsy. A seizure at the wheel can happen without warning and have catastrophic consequences - so everyone who has experienced a seizure should inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). In the UK, you must be seizure-free for at least 12 months before driving again (six months in some cases).