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confused by DVLA statement

Barnaby Crumble

Hi, we had my sons Official Aspergers diagnosis come through and he has just got his provisional bile license, it says on the DVLA site, to contact them if you have aspergers and you feel it affects your driving. well yes he has aspergers but no it doesnt affect his driving. do we tell them of his diagnosis but say no it doesnt affect his ability to ride or not tell them? 

  • thanks all for your replies, I to am worried about him being in situations that will over load him, its been a real week of learning here, his bike broke down (the joys of no money and your dad as a machanic...bless) and my son seemed so happy, we were puzzled as riding his bike is the thing he loves the most in the world, but after his 1st little outing he realised that unless he was doing a loop and arriving back home, at some point he would meet people and there was a possibility of interaction with them, so his worst fear and his biggest dream just hit each other head on.we live in a very rural area, and he only wants to ride to his grand parents and to his friends (1/4 mile up the road).My husband is now saving like mad to get a road bike so that they can go out together and Hubby will be there as a support for when they get to their destination. Son is really happy with this and i am to. he is more than capable of riding and controling the bike, hes been riding moto x since he was 6,but the interactions at the petrol station, etc are just goingto be to much for him at the moment.He says he never wants to drive a car, but i dont think it would be the car thats the problem, it would be the being on his on that would be tough for him.

  • You're right Stranger. If Barnably Crumble's son gets sensory overload then it may be that he cannot drive in all circumstances, but can at times when the risk is lower. 

  • Silver100 said:

    If you would feel better telling them then do so, I am just a bit worried they might refuse him the chance of finding out. 

    If they do this, it has to be justified. You can't be refused a driving licence just because you have Aspergers. It would have to be due to your safety and /or that of others.

    In my case, I am banned because I can't read the number plate at 20 meters. There's also the issue of sensory overload, which would affect my ability to drive.

  • I didn't know I had Asperger's until I had been driving 2 decades so I decided it wasn't having a detrimental effect and so I didn't need to say anything.  I am a careful driver and tend to concentrate more than most people. I would find it difficult to drive with people in the vehicle, I can have the radio on a bit but turn it off if the traffic is busy, there are parked vehicles in the road or I am unfamiliar with the area. I am not quick at thinking.

    If you would feel better telling them then do so, I am just a bit worried they might refuse him the chance of finding out.  He will be safe enough with a driving instructor. It will be hard for him to tell for a while yet as, I imagine, most people will find it a lot to remember and think about in the beginning.

  • Smile yes I believe your right Autismtwo. thank you all for your replies.

  • Aspergers will effect this licence ! , it will make him a better driver than half the twits on the road. Wink broom,  broom ! beep, beep ! coming through..

  • If you're not sure whether Aspergers would affect driving, say something anyway. They won't take away the provisional just because someone says they have Aspergers.

    Mum of 3 does make a good point - until you drive, you don't know how or if you're affected.