Driving with Ambulatory oxygen.

[Grayjay]

Hi,

I'm going to see the oxygen nurse this afternoon to do a walk test. I've just been informed that if I do have to use ambulatory oxygen I wont be able to drive while using it. I can't believe that but can anyone help me with this.

Thanks.

[skischool]

Not aware of any rules or regulations preventing you from driving with ambulatory o2.i imagine as long as your cylinder or poc is suitable restrained/secured and the tube and cannula are not interfering with your ability to drive safely you should be ok,i do it all the time and have never been stopped or questioned about it by the police.

Drive on Grayjay.

Ski's and Scruff's

p.s i have also experimented not using my o2 and it would appear that the amount of exertion whilst driving is not that great and i do not desaturate to the extent that i do on walking.

[Caspiana]

Hmmm.... I have never been told I can't drive with O2. When I renewed my driver's license they did ask if my doctor had mentioned anything about not being able to drive because I am on O2. My doctor never broached the subject so I said no and they left it at that and I got my licence renewed. 🌼

[stone-UK]

Hi

Like others I have been driving for several years with Ambulitory oxygen.

No legal reason not. I use a portable oxygen concentrator, although connected with cannula rarely use when actually driving. No reason not to use if required.

Turned on when leaving home and for short period when driving, then turned of, on again when refuelling or removing scooter from car. Turned of when using scooter.

Typical usage on shopping trip, 30/45 minutes.

If using a cylinder with bag and trolley place on passenger seat secured with seat belt. Or behind front seat lying flat across the floor.

Spare cylinders should be secured in the boot.

[Grayjay]

Thanks everyone for a lot of good advice. Maybe I wont need it but if I do no probs.👍

[Grayjay]

Thanks again for your feedback. I saw the O2 nurse this afternoon and am going to have Ambulatory O2 starting tomorrow (Sat) . No mention of driving unless the guy who's installing it tells me but I shouldn't think so. Nurse coming on Wed. Happy days. 😁

[Joy123]

I drive whilst using oxygen from a portable concentrator. Other than the double take by other road users I don't have a problem. Not something I planned for in later life but it gets me out and about and keeps me independent. Good luck. Joy. x

[gingermusic]

As long as your cylinder is secured with a seat belt either on the seat next to you or even better behind you, you're quite able to drive while using oxygen, my daughter has to all the time.