Answer:

A waiting period is required after a brain or head injury, after which a driver can be certified for 1 year. The following documentation is required: Neurological examination including neuro-ophthalmological evaluation, and neuropsychological test completed by a neurologist who understands the functions and demands of commercial driving.

Waiting period: 1 year seizure-free and off anticonvulsant (seizure) medication following: 

  • Mild injury without early seizure or stroke without risk for seizure.
  • Intra-cerebral or subarachnoid brain bleed without risk for seizure.

Waiting period: 2 years seizure-free and off anticonvulsant medication following:

  • Moderate injury without early seizure
  • Mild insult with early seizure

Waiting period: 5 years seizure-free and off anticonvulsant medication following:

  • Moderate injury with early seizure
  • Stroke with risk for seizure
  • Intra-cerebral or subarachnoid brain bleed with risk for seizure

History of a severe brain injury with or without early seizures is disqualifying.