How do I declare my Autism and other disabilities on a DVLA P license app?

SheffieldMan1976
SheffieldMan1976 Posts: 2,137 Connected
in Transport and travel

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I collected a P license application form from the PO earlier, need to get some help filling it in as I'm not sure what to put regarding my disabilities to not make it an instant rejection?

Can anyone assist?

I have level 2 Autism, Dyspraxia and type 2 Diabetes.

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  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 3,779 Online Community Team

    Hi @SheffieldMan1976. I've had a look at the DVLA and it gives guidance for Autism and Diabetes. You don't need to report Dyspraxia.

    How is your diabetes treated, as there are different rules? Here's a link to them all but below I've added the guidance for if you use insulin - https://www.gov.uk/diabetes-driving

    Diabetes treated by insulin

    You need to tell DVLA if:

    • your insulin treatment lasts (or will last) over 3 months
    • you get disabling hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose) - or a medical professional has told you that you’re at risk of developing it

    Provisional (learners) driving licence - Autism

    You do not usually need to tell DVLA about your condition if you’re learning to drive. Your driving test will assess your ability to drive safely.

    Tell DVLA if you’ve not taken your test yet and your doctor has told you that your autism affects your ability to drive safely. Fill in form A1 and send it to DVLA. The address is on the form.

    Hope that helps!

  • SheffieldMan1976
    SheffieldMan1976 Posts: 2,137 Connected
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1129469#Comment_1129469

    You're a Superstar @Rachel_Scope

  • SheffieldMan1976
    SheffieldMan1976 Posts: 2,137 Connected

    @Rachel_Scope You could join me at the next Comic Con, Supergirl to my Batman lol.

  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 3,779 Online Community Team

    Haha thanks!

  • ColonelBlink
    ColonelBlink Community Member Posts: 904 Pioneering
    edited June 3

    You must be very honest with the DVLA, even to your detriment. I had every category except motorcycle, but now only have a restricted car licence.

    If in the future you were to have a Road Traffic Collision, and it transpired you hadn't been forthcoming with regards to the nature of your disabilities, then you would be in alot of trouble.

    My conspiracy minded sibling hasn't declared muscular dystrophy, as "it's none of their business". 🫣 I hope they get the book thrown at them if they hurt someone.

  • SwiftFox
    SwiftFox Community Member Posts: 1,154 Championing
    edited June 3

    If you're diabetic and a driver, you need to be very careful with your answers, DVLA are not forgiving. Plus, before you leave the house in a car, you have to wait an hour after your last test and do another test to make sure your sugar is above the normal or you will lose your licence if you have an hypo at the wheel. Some say two hours after your last test, and then check your blood sugars every two hours on your journey. If you're too low, it can affect brain function and decisions. Always carry your testing kit and Dextose tablets with you at all times.

  • SheffieldMan1976
    SheffieldMan1976 Posts: 2,137 Connected
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1129652#Comment_1129652

    I'm not THAT kind of Diabetic, I'm type 2, what you're describing is type 1 with the Insulin injections.

  • SwiftFox
    SwiftFox Community Member Posts: 1,154 Championing
    edited June 4
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1129717#Comment_1129717

    You are that type of diabetic. Type 2 have insulin injections too. It doesn't matter whether it's type1 or type2 with meds, you still have to do a blood test. I'm type2, but I have insulin injections, you can have hypo's with both conditions. It's a serious condition, I've had it 30 years. There is also a type3 too, which is even more serious.

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