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Woking on Sea UK

I don't suppose there's anyone here from the UK that's as stupid as I am ? It's funny you know, I write something like that and expect scores to reply 'no me neither ' but you never do, you're to kind
So I didn't officially surrender my driving licence, I just didn't apply after the 3 years expired because of my circumstances. It wasn't a priority at that time. Now however 6 years later, reviewed meds, in a different mental place it would be nice to at least have the option to do short local… read more

January 30, 2025
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Members connected warmly over the question of renewing a driver's license after a lapse, with many sharing their own experiences of letting... Read more

Members connected warmly over the question of renewing a driver's license after a lapse, with many sharing their own experiences of letting licenses expire or choosing to stop driving due to Parkinson's. Several members noted they renewed their licenses just to keep the option open, even without currently owning a car, while others shared that the renewal process in their areas involved only basic health questions or an eye test. A recurring theme was the emotional weight of losing driving independence, balanced with humor, community support, and practical alternatives like Uber, buses, and medical transport.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

After reading about renewing drivers license yes, no. I thought I would renew it just in case. I don't own a car currently, mine was demolished last year while parked, and don't know if I w get another but I might want to rent one in the future just to be able to do something on my own.

February 17, 2025
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I have to keep my license. I so enjoy terrifying my wife while she dares to ride with me. 😏

May 1, 2025
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Driver's license? Sure I have one, Phil...just waiting an eternity to see my new Epileptologist to get my okay. It appears that one doctor can put in a word to DMV, and if that okay doesn 't come thru, I guess my lic. will be revoked. Crap. This dependence on others for rides SUCKS big time. I have to shop in a mad rush, can't do any window-shopping, and have to always be sure my med rides give me check-in time (which my last Doctor's office didn;t inform me of till too late!) Rats!!!!!

February 1, 2025
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

You are a hoot Teresa! Phil-attitude is a great word! I will use it in the future. Cheers!

February 1, 2025
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Hi Phil, i stopped driving about five years ago and it was the best thing i ever did. there are way to many people who have a drivers license who should not be on the road. here in Florida they are all over the place. my wife and i sat down one day and figured out how much it was costing us to drive a car and it was just crazy. when we looked at how much auto insurance was costing, maintnance on the car, the price of gasoline etc etc not driving saved us a lot of dollars . my wife's Parkinson's also got to the point where she could not get into a car or an S U V . she has been wheel chair bound for the past three years . we are able to get from point A to Point B by using our bus service which has buses to transport wheel chair bound people. if we need medical transport for doctors appointments our insurance covers these rides at no cost. if i am going somewhere on my own i just call Uber or Lyft and the fare is not that much at all. we do spend a lot less money on transportation now than when i was driving all of the time. l know people like to be able to feel freedom when they drive, but this just works out better for us. good luck my friend and happy motoring .

January 30, 2025

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