epilepsy

[haggy21]

i have epilepsy but i really want two drive because my job prospects will increase once i have my licance i had my last siesure 12months ago, what is my situation, what do i need two do ?

[haggy21]

ok i will have a word with my doctor, also i do alot of weight training and i am wanting two take steroids will i be ok taken this with me have epilepsy ?

[caregiver222]

You require an opinion from a neurologist specializing in siezures. The problem is the now-mandatory CDL (Commercial Driver's License) physical required by the DOT before you can be hired with an "A" CDL. Thus you have two physicals to contend with. First is the Department of Motor Vehicle physical. This, with a note from your physican certifying 12 months of seizure free activity will probably permit you to drive non-commercially. The DOT physical is much more strict. Current Federal regulations under 391.41(b)(8) flat out prohibit anyone with a history of epilepsy from driving commercially. Forever.  The original regulation was written in 1971, however, and proposals are now being considered to provide waivers, but this change in the regulations has not been approved.