Driving again

Bones, joints and muscles
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Hi hip hoppers

Does anyone know for sure when we can officially drive again. When I asked my insurance I company they said I have to ask licencing in Swansea---didn't fancy waiting on phone for 45 minutes to speak to someone.

ive had various answers elsewhere such as when you get the ok from the surgeon after 6 weeks and when you feel  u can.

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This is a new one on me.  But, I suppose it makes sense.  Problem is how on earth am i supposed to get to the cosultant or the GP wthout driving there?  A taxi would cost an arm and a leg - probably the one with the new hip - it would be worth more...!

I should he GP would be able to answer that one, as they would be in contact with the surgeon.

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Officially you have to wait for your surgeon to give you the OK to drive if you drive before that you will not be insured and if you have an accident  you will liable to pay any damages and you coulkd be in trouble with the police for not being insured. It is the same if you have a stroke or if you are diabetic you HAVE TO tell your insurance so you are covred.So basicly no driving till you are cleeared by your surgeon.

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Hi Colin

See thread from Ian97093 two months ago.

"DVLA 8 weeks to drive even automatics".

13 replies.

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Hi Hailea

How do you know this for sure.

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How do I get onto that thread?

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Would like to gain access to that thread to, please?

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it's at 

it's at  

https://patient.info/forums/discuss/dvla-8-weeks-to-drive-even-automatics--478323

Graham

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I'm insured with Lloyds, they said I didn't need to notify them but I wasn't to drive until my consultant gave the OK. I expect every insurer is different, contact yours and get their advice preferably in writing

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i have quoted this for you from the DVLA web site

General advice to give to drivers

It is advised that the applicant or licence holder must notify DVLA, unless stated otherwise in the text relating to specific conditions. In some cases, a combination of multiple medical conditions, each insufficient in itself to disqualify from driving, may produce an annual risk of incapacitation unacceptable for either a Group 1 or a Group 2 licence, or render a person a likely source of danger.

When such a combination of risk factors is felt to be present, the patient should be advised not to drive. Health professionals can get additional clarification from the DVLA.

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Hi Colin

Good question....

And too many conflicting answers!

All I know is my hospital physio said 6 weeks. So I did drive then!

Then on this site someone said check insurance company...so I did. Aviva said go with what the physio said.

No mention of dvla .

Hope this adds to the debate: medically 6 weeks feels about right!

Warmly

Mic

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Hi Colin

There is also this from the DVLA site

You could be fined up to £1,000 if you don’t tell DVLA about a condition that might affect your ability to drive safely. You could also be prosecuted if you have an accident.

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Total Hip Replacement is not in the list of DVLA notifiable conditions.

Graham

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Stroke and Diabetes ARE on the list.

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Hi Colin & Susie

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Let me know how you get on.

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That's interesting.  Why would the DVLA or the insurance company be interested in you unless you were reported as being unfit to drive?  No one in their right mind is going to get into a car and drive unsafely. Having said that, there are a lot of those around, but they are mostly "under the influence" of something. If they get into trouble, they have to take the consequences, and unfortunately so may someone else!  

I did read a post where someone said they were already behind the wheel at four weeks.  

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My surgeon said in Auto if you feel ok 4 weeks but way my knee is it'll be Never😩😩😩😩

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Hi Graham

Thanks, should have looked on the address bar instead of my long winded instructions.

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This makes me wonder how many people have reported the following which ARE among the long list of notifiable conditions ....

Anxiety, Arthritis, Blood pressure, Caesarean section, Cancer, 

Deafness, Depression, Diabetes, Eating disorders, Heart palpitations

High blood pressure, Hypertension, Hysterectomy, Kidney dialysis

Kidney problems,  Limb disability, Low blood sugar, Mini-stroke

Obsessive compulsive disorder, Palpitations, Renal dialysis

Spinal problems and injuries, Stroke, Vertigo 

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Hi Graham:

You really such a brick!  I had to laugh at the list, and wonder how many people are on the road with these conditions, and completely ignorant of these R&Rs?  I think the roads would be almost completely devoid of traffic....!  

I love your posts.   They are helpful and you are a fount of knowledge.  Very valued.

thank you,

Susie