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Recovery guide

Driving after surgery

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Last reviewed: July 2026 · Based on PMID 28455464, NHS & DVLA

When to drive depends on your surgery, your car insurance, and whether you can react safely in an emergency. Select your surgery for the evidence-based timeline, and what the rules actually mean in practice.

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These tools support — never replace — the advice of your surgical team. If something feels wrong, contact your doctor or emergency services.

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