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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 localโ€ฆ 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

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
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Ahh, Another reason why so many people are coming to South Carolina. My renewal date was still a ways off but we (Americans) have to get a new card if they want to fly and or something like that... I can't remember.... and since I am a married woman I have had two last names so I have to provide a birth certificate, a marriage certificate two speckled unicorns to get the new card. You don't really need the two speckled unicorns, I added that. It's an American custom to hate the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) ๐Ÿ˜„ OR a passport... that's a story for another day ๐Ÿฟ ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ hmmm.. does anyone know where I was going with story..........๐Ÿค”๐Ÿคจ....oh yeah, I remember... okay so I get there and they have two questions regarding health 1. Do you need glasses to see and have you had a seizure in the past year?. That's it. Anything else is between you and your insurance company. ๐Ÿ˜‰ The fee was $25 and it is good for 7 years. I was a little peeved, my other one was good for 10.๐Ÿ˜Š
I can also get a handicap placard for my car. If I remember correctly it is a dollar to renew and it's good for like five years. You can even get a thing that if you drive less then 50 miles a month (don't quote me) you get some other break too.
Here in South Carolina we are also known for being overly polite at four way stop signs and we remind any and every person that leaves our house to watch for deer ๐ŸฆŒ unless.. and I'm not ruling it out completely, never mind, you will encounter a deer ๐ŸฆŒ but I digress.
So when all is said and done, I have a strict rule. If, for any reason I do not feel well I do not drive. If I am driving I immediately pull over. I don't drive any more than 20 miles at most. It may be at 70mph but not more than 20 miles out.๐Ÿ˜œ
Oh and here's a tip for my friends who have auras prior to a seizure...a good way to 'see' if you are 'losing' time is music particularly if you know all the words. You will quickly notice if you are missing a note ๐ŸŽถ and respond as needed! Follow me for more tips on how to get around a faulty brain ๐Ÿง 

Well Somebody is chatty tonight ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘๏ธ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ—’๏ธ
I was on a roll ๐Ÿ˜ฒ Sorry...
not sorry ๐Ÿ˜†

January 30, 2025
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I had to renew my license due to expiration date. Went to my optometrist for an eye test. He filed it electronically, I submitted the paper work on line and I was done. My doctor said I can drive.

January 30, 2025
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Tell them due to Parkinson you forgot what year it was good luck .ps it doesn't work here

January 30, 2025

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