driving (and severe anxiety states or depression)
Last edited 06/2019
Driving in the context of
- anxiety states or depressive illnesses (without significant memory or concentration problems, agitation, behavioural disturbance or suicidal thoughts)
Group 1 entitlement
- DVLA need not be notified and driving may continue
- See Appendix E (of DVLA Assessing fitness to drive - a guide for medical professionals) for medication considerations relevant to driving.
- more severe anxiety states or depressive illnesses (with significant memory or concentration problems, agitation, behavioural disturbance or suicidal thoughts).
Group 1 entitlement
- Must not drive and must notify the DVLA.
- Licensing will depend on the outcome of medical enquiries, and the DVLA will require a period of stability.
- Particular danger would be posed by those who may attempt suicide at the wheel
For more details and, the most up-to-date, guidance should be obtained from the publication "At a Glance Guide to the Current Medical Standards of Fitness to Drive" and the website www.dvla.gov.uk.
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