Those who drive - UK preferably

[Posh Peter]

I live in the UK and was diagnosed with Asperger's at the age of 17. I don't consider it to affect my ability to drive, I learnt to drive in a manual car and passed my test first time. I'm thinking of applying for a driving job, but if my boss finds out I have Asperger's and I haven't declared it to the DVLA (driver and Vehicle Licensing agency) am I likely to get dismissed? On the Jobcentre website, it says that if Asperger's doesn't affect your driving, you don't have to tell the DVLA about it. I've also heard that you're meant to tell the DVLA if you have Asperger's, even if it may not affect your driving (Not sure if this is true).My current boss and driving instructor didn't know about it, so I don't consider it to affect my driving. However, I don't want to start a new job only to get dismissed a short time later. I try to avoid doing things which are illegal.

Answers from people in the UK would be appreciated.

[bittersweet]

Congradulations of being able to drive and be motivated. I don't think it's a problem. Aspergers is still a grey area, aslong as you don't feel it effects your ability to drive i see no problem. It's not like you pass out, or take mental seigers. As for telling your employer it is none of his buissness unless you are comofrtable working a normal life. I know from a contact with the scottish aurtisitc society, who knows people in the police force and all walks of life who have simmiler problems. And apparently it's your right to withhold mental health problems to your employer if you don't wish to, so you can avoid discrimination, as i found out when considering a job in the armed forces a while back. anyone telling you otherwise is probably jealous you are doing so well despite your problems, i really think you should ask an independant adviser in the aurtisic society for example. But i don't think it's a problem. God luck with your job

[zenemu]

I live in the UK and was diagnosed with Asperger's at the age of 17. I don't consider it to affect my ability to drive, I learnt to drive in a manual car and passed my test first time. I'm thinking of applying for a driving job, but if my boss finds out I have Asperger's and I haven't declared it to the DVLA (driver and Vehicle Licensing agency) am I likely to get dismissed? On the Jobcentre website, it says that if Asperger's doesn't affect your driving, you don't have to tell the DVLA about it. I've also heard that you're meant to tell the DVLA if you have Asperger's, even if it may not affect your driving (Not sure if this is true).My current boss and driving instructor didn't know about it, so I don't consider it to affect my driving. However, I don't want to start a new job only to get dismissed a short time later. I try to avoid doing things which are illegal.

Answers from people in the UK would be appreciated.

Quick answer is no.

Presumably you don't have any sensory issues which affect your driving, therefore there is no need to inform the DVLA.

You can choose to inform your employer if you wish. You are protected under the Equality Act 2010, so any dismissal short of negligence or redundancy would be seen as a constructive dismissal.