Why are drivers still waiting for their licences?
Drivers are fuming after being left without crucial documents because of coronavirus-related delays at the DVLA office in Swansea. They report waiting months for replacement documents or licence renewals as reduced staff numbers at the DVLA have left it unable to cope.
Is the DVLA apologizing to drivers on social media?
The BBC has been sent more complaints, while on social media the DVLA is being kept busy apologising to fed-up motorists. Hi, our phone lines are very busy. An answer machine message plays when we are experiencing a high of volume of calls. This is to prevent you from queuing too long. Please keep trying and you will speak with an advisor. -Ffion
Can you still drive with an expired driving licence?
The extension only applies to full driving licences, not provisional driving licences. If a driver applies to DVLA to renew their photocard or their entitlement, they can continue to drive while DVLA is considering their application, providing they have not been told by their doctor or optician that they should not drive.
Can a person stop driving if they have a health condition?
This also applies if your condition has worsened since your licence was issued. Many people worry that they’ll be forced to stop driving, but this isn’t necessarily the case. It’s a legal obligation for you to declare certain conditions to the DVLA. If you have an accident you haven’t declared a health condition, your insurance might not cover you.
When is an elderly person willing to give up driving?
When the car is out of sight or unavailable for a good reason, your older adult may be more willing to give up driving. You don’t have to actually give the car away, that’s just a cover story to get the car out of their sight. After that, it’s your decision to keep, sell, or give away the car.
What to do if your senior can’t drive?
2. Use Alzheimer’s or dementia forgetfulness to your advantage. Alzheimer’s or dementia can cause seniors to become irrational and stubborn about driving. In these situations, an effective strategy is to remove the car and any reminders of driving.
What to do if you think someone is unsafe to drive?
Typically when someone is reported as an unsafe driver, they’re called in for a driver’s license retest regardless of when their license expires. Contact your local DMV to find out what is needed in your state to request a retest. If you don’t feel comfortable filing a DMV report, speak confidentially with their doctor and share your concerns.
Can a person with dementia still drive a car?
Unfortunately, deceit may be necessary if someone is clearly no longer able to safely drive a car, but uses poor judgement and insists on continuing to drive. If there isn’t already a dementia diagnosis, that decision in itself could indicate that they may be experiencing some cognitive impairment that should be evaluated by a doctor.