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Thank you for offering to help. No-one to turn to as live alone. Had a couple of brief (a minute or so) episodes of disorientation before Christmas. Once on completely all dark country lane - SUV/LED light following me. Still in complete control of car. Then in supermarket just before Christmas disorientated for a minute or two then okay. GP said 'stress" but I have health anxiety so saw private neuro who wanted me to have tests. No diagnosis but "wondered" if epileptic. Said I had to tell DVLA. GP thinks tests will show nothing.
Phoned DVLA - said I could either surrender my licence until tests or fill in questionnaire and possibly have licence revoked. I live alone in rural area. Told I could continue drive until I get forms and send my licence back or get decision on questionnaire but I haven't so far. I really don't know what to do. Wasn't TOLD NOT to, just to inform DVLA. I opened a can of worms. My car will have to go as can't leave it rusting outside possibly for months, Don't know whether to jump or wait till I'm pushed but I want to do the right thing.
Phoned DVLA - said I could either surrender my licence until tests or fill in questionnaire and possibly have licence revoked. I live alone in rural area. Told I could continue drive until I get forms and send my licence back or get decision on questionnaire but I haven't so far. I really don't know what to do. Wasn't TOLD NOT to, just to inform DVLA. I opened a can of worms. My car will have to go as can't leave it rusting outside possibly for months, Don't know whether to jump or wait till I'm pushed but I want to do the right thing.
Edited by Plum47 on Tuesday 6th February 00:54
Thank you and I'm glad you have sorted your problems. I'm 75 not diagnosed with epilepsy the consultant was "wondering". No physical symptoms and total awareness during brief episodes. However do you think it will be okay to drive until I either send forms back or surrender licence. The woman I spoke to said I could and have 2 things to do next week but once they are over... Meantime I will ring my insurance to tell them. No-one has told me not to drive - be easier if they did.
My car is an 2011 Yaris with a slight scratched dented door (no idea who did that in a car park!). Only 64,000m very reliable but I live near the sea and cars corrode quickly. Had lots of work done underneath 2 years ago. MOT this week. It wont be worth much so when and if I can drive again I'll just get another little runaround cos I don't go hundreds of miles like I used to. I'm 75 year old woman living alone so on 3 year renewals anyway.
I suppose I have to wait for tests although GP thinks they'll not show anything. You seem think it would be better to surrender licence than risk having it revoked, even without a diagnosis? This is my dilemma! I'm sorry to be a pain but really am at a loss - it's actually naking me feel ill,
My car is an 2011 Yaris with a slight scratched dented door (no idea who did that in a car park!). Only 64,000m very reliable but I live near the sea and cars corrode quickly. Had lots of work done underneath 2 years ago. MOT this week. It wont be worth much so when and if I can drive again I'll just get another little runaround cos I don't go hundreds of miles like I used to. I'm 75 year old woman living alone so on 3 year renewals anyway.
I suppose I have to wait for tests although GP thinks they'll not show anything. You seem think it would be better to surrender licence than risk having it revoked, even without a diagnosis? This is my dilemma! I'm sorry to be a pain but really am at a loss - it's actually naking me feel ill,
I'm pleased for you that you got it sorted. I have been told by a few people that it's easier to get back if you surrender it. If in a while I have no further episodes I will reapply abd hope GP and consultant agree I can drive. I've spoken to DVLA and they are sending forms for me yo choose whether to surrender or risk having it revoked and as consultant mentioned epilepsy which it patently is not it would get revoked. The very minor episodes were over two months ago and if I hasn't gonevto neurologist they would be history, I coming to terms with the fact that I might not drive for months and planning to sell my car. I brought it on myself!
Thank you, had car MOT today and getting in valeted next week then going to sell it. When and if I get licence back I'll get a little Aygo - just want a runaround as don't drive long distances any more. Trying to come to terms with it. Thanks for your interest and support it has helped me reach the decision. I can drive for about another week before the forms have to be back. Better make the most of it!
Thank you, had car MOT today and getting in valeted next week then going to sell it. When and if I get licence back I'll get a little Aygo - just want a runaround as don't drive long distances any more. Trying to come to terms with it. Thanks for your interest and support it has helped me reach the decision. I can drive for about another week before the forms have to be back. Better make the most of it!
If I have to wait a year then so be it but two months have gone since the event already. And summer is coming. I live in Cornwall and can get a bus or even walk to the beach and get bus back. Nowhere to park down here between April and October. Trying to put a positive spin on it! But if I have to wait a year then I'll take a couple of refresher lessons.
Thanks Mike, I'm glad you're well again. Shame about not being able to drink when you didn't have to worry about driving. At least if it happens again you know can cope. When I lived and worked in London I had the Central line but that was different life and times. I've always been a bit of a roamer - just going to places that looked interesting and would think nothing of driving to Yorkshire or London to see my best friends. But since Covid I lost my nerve for the MI and M25 and lots of people say driving is not a pleasure anymore, Those huge lorries terrify me now . Probably an age thing. Take care Mike and thanks for the positive response.
I can imagine West Wales is as difficult to get around as West Cornwall. I am retired but have no OH to give me lifts unfortunately. Friends have been quite encouraging but it's not the same. I don't know how long it'll be or even what's wrong. Haven't had anything wrong since December 18 after brief disorientation in Sainsbury. The strange thing is that I know if I had been with someone it would not have happened but seizures will surely happen whoever and whenever? I was completely aware and in control and just knew I had to reorient myself and as soon as I saw the checkouts I was okay, but shaken. I thought it was a TIA. I can imagine I'll be a year or so. Anyway licence goes back at end of week, meantime get car valeted and put it on FB. I've got some questions about that as well but I'll head over to another page to ask. Keep well!
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