will suggest having a support person to go through the process with you but it is, ultimately, your choice. In regards to cost, in Australia the genetic testing process is covered by Medicare, our publicly funded health care system, meaning that private health insurance is not necessary. If you live elsewhere I would recommend contacting your local HD association to get more specific information for your state/country. All the best. I'm positive for the HD gene but symptomless. Can I drive until I get symptoms? Do I need to tell the DVLA or just when symptoms start? Also, my dream is to study medicine but I've been told I won't be able to practise. - L. Simpson (27) Hi, Thanks for your question. You certainly do not have to stop driving or tell the DVLA while you have no symptoms. Once a neurologist determines that symptoms have started, these can be monitored and the neurologist will decide when you need to have a driving assessment to see if you are still safe to drive. Even with symptoms people can pass the driving assessment but eventually they will be found to not be safe to continue driving. Regarding studying medicine, people at risk for HD have certainly become doctors. I think the two main points to consider are the age of onset in your family, and the number of years and the cost of studying and training to become a doctor. If the age of onset in your family is later