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Insulin Dependant T2 - am I allowed to …..?

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sammo68

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Are there any knowledgeable people out there with reference to whether an insulin dependant T2 can take a motorcycle test and, if successful, ride motorcycles?
Thanks.
 
I’m not on insulin or ride a motorbike so I can’t help but I’ll tag in @Jaylee who is on insulin and rides/has ridden motorbikes, there’s also @urbanracer who judging by his avatar and forum name is partially to motorbike riding!
 
Hi,

It's no different really to a driving licence with the DVLA.
They need to be informed then you get a DIAB1 form & it's just hypo awareness & eyes, medical fitness to drive.
DVLA contact your GP.
3 year restricted licence (maximum.) Renewed at no cost every 36 months..

I'll tag in @searley who knows his way round the DVLA. I'm not sure if he rides as well?

Oddly enough, I got some sort of class A motorcycle coverage on my driving licence.
But I didn't take a bike test. Just went for the four wheel flavour..
I'm assuming it's provisional coverage?
 
sammo68 said:
Are there any knowledgeable people out there with reference to whether an insulin dependant T2 can take a motorcycle test and, if successful, ride motorcycles?
Thanks.
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I have recently sold my bike as I wasn't using enough to warrant keeping it. But I am a (obviously insulin dependent) T1 and don't see why you should not be able to take the test. As far as I know, there are no different rules to driving a car,
 
urbanracer said:
I have recently sold my bike as I wasn't using enough to warrant keeping it. But I am a (obviously insulin dependent) T1 and don't see why you should not be able to take the test. As far as I know, there are no different rules to driving a car,
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That's my assessment regarding fitness to drive on insulin.

Thought I'd say that just to mention & stay on topic, great to see you online, Urb. :cool:
 
Jaylee said:
Hi,

It's no different really to a driving licence with the DVLA.
They need to be informed then you get a DIAB1 form & it's just hypo awareness & eyes, medical fitness to drive.
DVLA contact your GP.
3 year restricted licence (maximum.) Renewed at no cost every 36 months..

I'll tag in @searley who knows his way round the DVLA. I'm not sure if he rides as well?

Oddly enough, I got some sort of class A motorcycle coverage on my driving licence.
But I didn't take a bike test. Just went for the four wheel flavour..
I'm assuming it's provisional coverage?
Click to expand...
Thanks for the reply. I have A on my licence as well, but with a couple of restrictions - codes indicate glasses and “limited” to trikes. Hence the reason for asking the initial question
 
sammo68 said:
Are there any knowledgeable people out there with reference to whether an insulin dependant T2 can take a motorcycle test and, if successful, ride motorcycles?
Thanks.
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of course, you can.. You just have the same 3-year license as a car.. i currently have a big 1800cc motorbike, and am currently taking advanced rider training and may volunteer for blood bikes

i also have HGV license so im on a 1 year license
 
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