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    Can You Get A Driver’s License If You Have Sleep Apnea?

    By administrator | July 2, 2009

    I was recently diagnosed with sleep apnea ( a moderate one). I was planning to get my driver’s license since I’m 18, but then the doctor didn’t recommend it…
    Does anyone know whether or not you can get a driver’s license if you have sleep apnea? (Oh, I live in California by the way, if there are different laws…)
    Also, if you do have sleep apnea, and you do drive, do you have any problems? Or have anyone ever told you that it’s better if you don’t drive because you’re constantly sleepy?

    Topics: Sleep/snoring | 7 Comments »

    7 Responses to “Can You Get A Driver’s License If You Have Sleep Apnea?”

    1. iraq51 Says:
      June 23rd, 2009 at 1:14 am

      I have know a couple of people with sleep apnea who did have licenses so it might be a state to state difference in laws.
      I also have know 2 guys with narcolepsy…..and NO WAY will they ever get a license. I was driving with one of them….I was driving!….and he simply feel asleep while talking to me. Very weird the 1st time that happens.
      You might want to check with the agency in your state that issues driver’s licenses. Good luck.

    2. Baby Bath Toys Says:
      June 23rd, 2009 at 1:14 am

      I believe that you cannot get a drivers license with this disease. Public safety issue.

    3. plutolaw Says:
      June 23rd, 2009 at 1:14 am

      I have sleep apnea and I drive everyday. You’re thinking of narcolepsy which is where a person can drift off to sleep in the middle of a conversation. Sleep apnea is where you quit breathing in you sleep.

    4. Question Says:
      June 23rd, 2009 at 1:14 am

      Sleep apnea happens only when you are asleep. I hope you are not planning to fall asleep while u are driving.lol. I think you can get a driver’s license even though u have sleep apnea.

    5. daniella Says:
      June 23rd, 2009 at 1:14 am

      i have it but im treated w/ a c pap machine. i dont see a problem if your being treated. if your not treated w/ anything, i wouldnt want you on the road. i know how i was

    6. francis g Says:
      June 23rd, 2009 at 1:14 am

      You will only have a problem if you plan to drive while asleep. I hope that is not your plan!
      You only have sleep apnea when you are asleep, not when you are awake.

    7. David Stillwagon Says:
      July 3rd, 2009 at 9:45 pm

      There shouldn’t be a problem in getting a driver’s license with sleep apnea. Now if you had narcolepsy and fell asleep during the day that might be a problem.

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