2010 BC Guide in Determining Fitness to Drive

17.13 Private and commercial drivers who have experienced cardiac arrestApplicationAssessment guidelinesFitness guidelinesOSMV determinationguidelinesConditionsRestrictionsRe-assessmentguidelinesPolicy rationaleThese guidelines apply to driver fitness determinations for privateand commercial drivers who have experienced cardiac arrestIf further information regarding an individual’s medical condition isrequired, OSMV will request: a Driver’s Medical Examination Report, or additional information from the treating physician.If cognitive screening indicates that the cognitive functions necessaryfor driving are impaired, OSMV will not request further assessments.If the treating physician, or cognitive screening, indicates possibleimpairment of the cognitive functions necessary for driving, OSMVwill request a DriveABLE assessment.Individuals may drive if: they have sufficient cognitive function to drive, and they meet any other applicable cardiovascular disease guidelines.OSMV may find individuals fit to drive if: the treating physician or cognitive screening does not indicatepossible impairment of the cognitive functions necessary fordriving, or where the treating physician or cognitive screening indicatespossible impairment of the cognitive functions necessary fordriving, a functional assessment indicates that they have thefunctional ability required for their class of licence held.No conditions are required.No restrictions are required.If the treating physician or cognitive screening indicates possiblecognitive impairment, OSMV will re-assess annually. Otherwise,OSMV will re-assess every five years, unless routine commercial orage-related re-assessment applies.Cardiac arrest is not specifically addressed in the CCSrecommendations. The guidelines are included here to address thepotential for persistent cognitive impairment as a result of cardiacarrest.171