getting a driver's license is a monumental event in most teenagers' lives. it's a rite of passage that many teens with epilepsy worry that they'll miss. however in most cases teens with controlled seizures can get a license like anyone else. the laws vary from state to state but generally if a person with epilepsy is on medication and hasn't had a seizure recently he or she can get a license. just how long the person must be seizure-free differs depending on where you live. also some states may allow you to get a license if you're having seizures only at a specific time of day when you wouldn't be driving (such as right before bed). some parents worry that their teens might not tell them about a seizure for fear they would lose their license. it's important to talk to your teenager about the significance of this information. having a seizure while driving could not only injure the teen but other people as well.
what happens when a teenager who has epilepsy is old enough to drive?