Mom (74) recently in hospital, diagnosis- tia. 2 known brief episodes (sudden immobility/unresponsiveness). high chol, heavy smoker, white matter only in scans. in-depth driving assessment recommended ? recurrence while driving scares us. mom opposed?

Her neurologist should be the one with the final decision. Good luck to your mom.

Depending on your state laws, if a driver has a risk of episodes of altered consciousness or inability to function normally, once treatment commences, and further episodes are absent, driving will be prohibited for 6-12 months. This is not a choice and the legal consequences are quite onerous if an accident were to occur.