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<blockquote data-quote="janabelle" data-source="post: 169007" data-attributes="member: 7788"><p><strong>Re: DVLA revoked driving licence - any advice?</strong></p><p></p><p>Donnellysdogs,Ken, HLW and the rest who ain't stamping their feet and whining like a child not getting their way, are the sensible ones on this thread. </p><p>I have never driven, for 2 reasons, only having sight in one eye and being type-1; neither of which would have prevented me driving. However, I can see this argument from the perspective of one who is losing sight from a condition completely unrelated to my diabetes. The condition I have, RP, causes a very gradual deterioration, of the visual field, for example my sister's condition was quite far advanced when she was diagnosed. Each time my vision deteriorates, I notice it and then over a period of days/weeks I adjust to it. I have been a cyclist for years and it's been a huge part of my life, giving me freedom and enjoyment and I've found it hard this year as it restricts me in so many ways. I've had this condition for 10 yrs, and realised it was no longer safe for me to cycle as I was missing the lower left side of my vision, and it deteriorated quickly last year. I have a relative who still drives, and that worries me, having experience of the condition. </p><p>I'm with the DVLA, we don't all think the same, and there has to be a body to look after the general public when handling a vehicle is involved. </p><p>Life isn't fair, and the DVLA rules are obviously there for good reason.</p><p>Jus</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="janabelle, post: 169007, member: 7788"] [b]Re: DVLA revoked driving licence - any advice?[/b] Donnellysdogs,Ken, HLW and the rest who ain't stamping their feet and whining like a child not getting their way, are the sensible ones on this thread. I have never driven, for 2 reasons, only having sight in one eye and being type-1; neither of which would have prevented me driving. However, I can see this argument from the perspective of one who is losing sight from a condition completely unrelated to my diabetes. The condition I have, RP, causes a very gradual deterioration, of the visual field, for example my sister's condition was quite far advanced when she was diagnosed. Each time my vision deteriorates, I notice it and then over a period of days/weeks I adjust to it. I have been a cyclist for years and it's been a huge part of my life, giving me freedom and enjoyment and I've found it hard this year as it restricts me in so many ways. I've had this condition for 10 yrs, and realised it was no longer safe for me to cycle as I was missing the lower left side of my vision, and it deteriorated quickly last year. I have a relative who still drives, and that worries me, having experience of the condition. I'm with the DVLA, we don't all think the same, and there has to be a body to look after the general public when handling a vehicle is involved. Life isn't fair, and the DVLA rules are obviously there for good reason. Jus [/QUOTE]
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