Learning to drive and driving safely

Whether you are counting down the days until your 17th birthday and your first driving lesson, or have been driving for a while, this booklet can help you learn what you’ll need to do to ensure you are safe on the road.

There are thousands of people with Type 1 diabetes driving safely every day across the UK and with some careful planning, there is nothing to stop you from joining them. Having that freedom comes with responsibility, and you are responsible for keeping up to date with driving rules.

This booklet covers key points in relation to driving safely with Type 1 diabetes.