Because I have held a driving licence for a very long time, I used to be able to drive anything up to a 7.5 tonne truck. When I was first diagnosed as a diabetic, I was put on insulin injections. Those on insulin have to be carefully monitored due to there being a risk of hypoglycemia which in extreme cases can put you in a coma. Since then I have been able to dispense with medication completely and rely on diet and exercise to control the condition. I don't get to have my licence restored to its original status though, I am now restricted to nothing larger than a 3.5 tonne van. I find this a fascinating window into the beauracratic mind, if you are going to peg out while driving and wipe out a bus queue, it's better if you do it in a smaller van.
It took me about 5 months just to get my driver's license changed so I doubt if we will ever see this. Bless all at DVLA or more likely sort of working from home.
I'd be more concerned that anyone would be stupid enough to pour a bottle of Coke into their fuel tank...
ReplyDeleteBecause I have held a driving licence for a very long time, I used to be able to drive anything up to a 7.5 tonne truck. When I was first diagnosed as a diabetic, I was put on insulin injections. Those on insulin have to be carefully monitored due to there being a risk of hypoglycemia which in extreme cases can put you in a coma. Since then I have been able to dispense with medication completely and rely on diet and exercise to control the condition. I don't get to have my licence restored to its original status though, I am now restricted to nothing larger than a 3.5 tonne van. I find this a fascinating window into the beauracratic mind, if you are going to peg out while driving and wipe out a bus queue, it's better if you do it in a smaller van.
ReplyDeleteIt took me about 5 months just to get my driver's license changed so I doubt if we will ever see this. Bless all at DVLA or more likely sort of working from home.
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