Driving

Question 1

What vehicles are in Group 1 & Group 2 of the DVLA handbook?

Answer 1

1: Cars & motorcycles
2: Bus & lorry

Question 2

In what impairments are both group 1 & 2 free to drive without informing the DVLA?

Answer 2

• Mild-moderate anxiety or depression

- Mild cognitive impairment (not mild dementia)

Question 3

In what impairments are group 1 drivers ‘may be allowed to drive’ but must inform the DVLA?

Answer 3

• Pervasive developmental disorders & ADHD
• Mild learning disability
• Dementia
• Personality disorder

Question 4

In what impairments are group 2 drivers ‘may be allowed to drive’ but must inform the DVLA?

Answer 4

• Pervasive developmental disorders & ADHD

- Mild learning disability

Question 5

In what impairments are group1 drivers not allowed to drive and must inform the DVLA?

Answer 5

• Severe anxiety or depression
• Acute psychotic disorder
• (Hypo)mania
• Schizophrenia
• Severe learning disability
• Behavioural disorders

Question 6

In what impairments are group2 drivers not allowed to drive and must inform the DVLA?

Answer 6

• Severe anxiety or depression
• Acute psychotic disorder
• (Hypo)mania
• Schizophrenia
• Severe learning disability
• Behavioural disorders
• Dementia
• Personality disorder