This depends upon whether the right or the left lower extremities are operated on. If the right lower extremity is involved, it interferes with driving for a longer period and the patient needs handicap parking for a longer time. Patients who have surgery on the left lower extremity can usually resume driving immediately after they are off prescription pain medications. If the patients have had hip replacement surgery they should be careful of hip dislocation precautions, especially using a low car seat while driving.