As these can lead to hypoglycaemic attacks — dangerously low blood sugar — and potentially blackouts, insulin users must renew their driving licence every three years to confirm their condition is under control. There is a long list of ‘notifiable’ medical conditions which drivers are legally obliged to report to the DVLA or risk a £1,000 fine. But some notifiable conditions progress so slowly you may not notice. It’s not just notifiable conditions that can make you a driving hazard — even short-term illnesses can, too. Four million Britons aged 70 and over have a full driving licence and the number of over-85s driving is predicted to double to 100,000 by 2025.

Source: Daily Mail December 12, 2017 02:08 UTC