There are obviously safety and licencing issues to consider when looking to resume driving after having a stroke and certain driving restrictions apply after you have had a stroke.
Refer to the Stroke Foundation fact sheet “Driving After A Stroke” downloadable here: https://strokefoundation.org.au/Australian-stroke-coalition/-/media/FECDD14C7FA14E6087EF9AC351A4DC4A.ashx
A stroke is defined as a neurological condition. VicRoads state that ‘if you have a neurological condition, your driving could be affected by:
Find out more about driving with neurological conditions here: https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/licences/health-and-driving/medical-conditions-and-driving/neurological-conditions
VicRoads outlines the information regarding assessing your fitness to drive, including requirements for health professional involvement and sign off.
Visit the Fitness To Drive Frequently Asked Questions page of their website here: https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/licences/health-and-driving/medical-conditions-and-driving/fitness-to-drive-faqs
Margaret Locarnini
Mobile: 0417 552 684
Email: marg.loc@bicpond.com
Margaret is an Occupational Therapist servicing the Baw Baw Shire region, who conducts driving functional assessments (cars only) for stroke survivors. Margaret can also provide advice on car modifications and seeking funding to perform modifications that may enable stroke survivors to drive.
Phil Help
Driving School Instructor
Mobile: 0425 803 227