29/10/2026
🧠🚗 WORLD STROKE DAY
Have you ever thought about what would happen if you had a stroke while driving, or if the person behind the wheel next to you suddenly became unwell?
A stroke can happen without warning, and when you’re behind the wheel, the consequences can be serious.
It can affect your vision, speech, coordination and reaction times, meaning you could suddenly struggle to control a vehicle or recognise what’s happening around you.
🚨 Would you know what to look out for?
Remember FAST:
🅵 Face – Has one side of their face dropped?
🅰️ Arms – Can they raise both arms?
🆂 Speech – Is their speech slurred or confused?
🆃 Time – Call 999 straight away.
If you think you’re having a stroke while driving, stop somewhere safe as soon as possible and call 999. If you notice another driver may be having a medical emergency, don’t put yourself at risk trying to intervene.
🚗 And what about driving after a stroke?
You must stop driving for at least one month after a stroke in the UK, and whether you can return to driving depends on your recovery and the relevant DVLA requirements. Never assume you’re safe to drive just because you feel better.
💙A little reminder from Always Pass Driving School
All of our AP instructors have recently completed first aid training, because being a good instructor is about more than just teaching people to pass their test. Knowing how to recognise an emergency and respond appropriately is important too.
This World Stroke Day, take a moment to familiarise yourself with the signs. It could genuinely save someone’s life.
