Moz1812
Member
So a little bit of background:
About 2 and a bit years ago I was diagnosed with alcohol misuse, and on the advice of my doctor, surrendered my licence.
However, I then quit alcohol completely, and remain totally abstinent. Last April, I submitted my medical forms, and went for the DVLA medical, which I passed with a result that showed my abstinence. As a result they gave me my licence back, but only for 1 year.
As such, I have received the forms in the post for reapplying for my new licence, as my current one runs out in April. I’m confident I will pass the actual physical medical part of the exam, but I have some questions about the questionnaire they send you in the post, as I believe it’s worded slightly differently this time.
In part of it, it asks you to tick a box if “you have ever had, or currently suffer from persistent alcohol misuse”
My question is mainly about the use of the word “persistent.” Should I tick this box? As I’m sure last time that word wasn’t used. Was my condition considered “persistent” considering I was only diagnosed once and then was given my licence back at the first opportunity?
Sorry for all the questions guys, I just don’t want to give them any excuse to refuse my licence.
Thanks in advance for any advice
About 2 and a bit years ago I was diagnosed with alcohol misuse, and on the advice of my doctor, surrendered my licence.
However, I then quit alcohol completely, and remain totally abstinent. Last April, I submitted my medical forms, and went for the DVLA medical, which I passed with a result that showed my abstinence. As a result they gave me my licence back, but only for 1 year.
As such, I have received the forms in the post for reapplying for my new licence, as my current one runs out in April. I’m confident I will pass the actual physical medical part of the exam, but I have some questions about the questionnaire they send you in the post, as I believe it’s worded slightly differently this time.
In part of it, it asks you to tick a box if “you have ever had, or currently suffer from persistent alcohol misuse”
My question is mainly about the use of the word “persistent.” Should I tick this box? As I’m sure last time that word wasn’t used. Was my condition considered “persistent” considering I was only diagnosed once and then was given my licence back at the first opportunity?
Sorry for all the questions guys, I just don’t want to give them any excuse to refuse my licence.
Thanks in advance for any advice