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Brian, I have been retested twice by the state motor vehicle. Once, when I was in really bad shape before my first pallidotomy. At the time I had a left-foot gas pedal that I was restricted to along with medication restrictions I still carry. That was a daunting experience. But, somehow I managed to pass it with parallel parking and hill brake tests included. The second time was just this past summer after my second pallidotomy. Physically, I am much better than I was pre-surgery. I had discarded the left-foot apparatus (for this I was admonished by the instructor, as you are not supposed to remove any restrictions without permission) and I passed like an adult taking a kid's test. I am sure the testing procedure is different north of the border, but it helps down here if you are honest about any trouble you are experiencing. The instructor was empathetic and helpful during the first test. I hope you have the same success as I did. Greg Leeman 40/10/28 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian FitzGerald" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2001 12:20 PM Subject: Ontario Ministry of Transportation > Has anyone had a letter from the Ministry requiring medical testing (as a condition for retaining a driver's licence) because they have Parkinson's or due to the medication they are taking? Any information on the nature and extent of the tests? If this has been discussed previously, perhaps someone could direct me to the information. Thanks. >