2010 BC Guide in Determining Fitness to Drive

12.8 Private and commercial drivers who have had surgery for an aneurysm ordissectionApplicationAssessment guidelinesFitness guidelinesOSMV determinationguidelinesConditionsRestrictionsRe-assessmentguidelinesPolicy rationaleThese guidelines apply to driver fitness determinations for privateand commercial drivers who have either: had surgery to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm, or had surgical treatment for an aortic dissection.If further information is required, OSMV will request: a Driver’s Medical Examination Report, or additional information from the treating physicianIf any complications from the surgery are indicated, the driver fitnessdetermination will be made by a case manager. In this situation, iffurther information is required, OSMV may request a report from thevascular surgeonIndividuals who have had surgery to repair an abdominal aorticaneurysm may drive.Individuals with a surgically treated dissection may drive with thesupport of the vascular surgeon.OSMV may find individuals fit to drive if: the abdominal aortic aneurysm has been surgically repairedthe aortic dissection has been surgically treated, and the treatingphysician supports a return to drivingNo conditions are required.No restrictions are required.OSMV will not re-assess, other than routine commercial or agerelatedre-assessmentThe primary driver fitness concern with AAA and aortic dissection isthe risk of rupture. Successful surgery to repair an aneurysm ordissection will significantly reduce the risk of rupture.120