Driving 

Most people with FND drive 

This disease can knock your confidence. While it might seem unlikely now, you are likely to recover enough to drive again before too long. Only around 30% of our survey respondents said that they were unable to drive because of their FND. Some were unable to drive at the start of their illness, but as they recovered and regained confidence they got back on the road. 

If you do not loose consciousness due to FND you are ok to drive once you feel ready. 

Doctors often explain that driving ''uses a different part of the brain''. It is unlikely that you will have problems while driving. Indeed, driving is one of the in-the-zone activities that reduces FND symptoms. 

When you have recovered your heath a bit, confidence might lag behind. If you need to - just start again. Go to an empty carpark on a Sunday like you did when you were 15. Drive about and get your confidence back. Take somebody with you. Breathe deep and give it a go. 

What do the rules say? 

Your General Practitioner is the one who will decide if you are allowed to drive or not. They must follow the Government's rules when they make their decision. Waka Kotahi have recently updated the rules on this. You can find the full document here

Below are are screenshots of the relevant parts.