Patients are usually discharged from the hospital on the same day as the surgery. Because no sedatives are usually supplied, you should be able to drive yourself home. However, because these surgeries involve the nervous system, patients may experience some side effects including drowsiness, dizziness, and confusion. The best time to drive after having a nerve conduction study (NCS) is when your doctor tells you it's safe to do so. Most patients can return to work within a few days or weeks after their test. In fact, most labs will allow you to return to work even before they tell you it's okay for you to drive. If you have any concerns about driving after an NCS, ask your doctor if it's safe for you to drive before you leave the hospital. Your doctor may want you to wait until you've been released from the hospital room to drive so you don't have to stop what you're doing to visit the bathroom. It's important to remember that although you may feel fine, you still may not be fully recovered from the anesthesia used during your procedure. If you feel sleepy while driving, pull over into a parking lot or other well-lit area away from other drivers.