Driving

The effects of a stroke can lead to isolation and reduced quality of life, with the inability to return to driving particularly limiting community participation. Motor, sensory, visual or cognitive impairments can have a major impact on a stroke survivor’s ability to drive, and national guidelines place restrictions on licences for both stroke and TIA survivors. Driver retraining may be required to help them return to driving.

For current research and evidence-based recommendations see our Clinical Guidelines.