Drivers urged to notify DVLA about five surprising health conditions

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Drivers have been warned about some surprising health conditions that they must report to be able to get behind the wheel.Most drivers are aware of the need to report conditions such as poor eyesight or certain physical disabilities to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).

But according to experts, there are a surprising number of other health conditions that can impair a driver's capabilities.Temporary car insurance experts at Insure Daily have revealed five medical conditions that the DVLA needs to know about, from sleep apnoea and type 2 diabetes, to eating disorders and even déjà vu, Wales Online reports.

If you don’t tell the DVLA about a medical condition that affects your driving, you risk a fine of up to £1,000 and could even be prosecuted if you’re involved in an accident as a result.Paul Daly, Director of InsureDaily.co.uk, said: “We all have a collective responsibility to make our roads safer, and acknowledging the influence of health conditions on driving abilities is a significant part of that.“Conditions like sleep apnoea, diabetes, and labyrinthitis might initially seem unrelated to driving, but their effects can significantly compromise an individual's ability to control a vehicle safely.

Symptoms such as sleepiness, blurred vision, delayed reaction times, dizziness, or mental distress are all potential hazards on the road.