2010 BC Guide in Determining Fitness to Drive

RestrictionsRe-assessmentguidelinesPolicy rationaleNo restrictions are required.OSMV will re-assess annually.Commercial drivers who are treated with insulin are at increased riskof experiencing hypoglycemia while driving. This is due to both theirhigh level of driving exposure and to the nature of driving task, whichmay make it more difficult for them to manage their blood glucose.The guidelines and conditions are focused on ensuring that thesedrivers have stable blood glucose and that understand their conditionand are able to effectively monitor and manage their blood glucose.The rationale for the requirement to report to OSMV if theyexperience severe hypoglycemia or hypoglycemia unawareness is toensure that drivers who are at increased risk meet the more stringentdriver fitness guidelines and conditions for driving associated withsevere hypoglycemia or hypoglycemia unawareness.97