Rhode Island- Driving

Hi all. I'm a 21 year old college student, male, I had my first seizure back in February. It was a grand mal seizure and due to an abnormal EEG, the neuro diagnosed me with epilepsy. I got second opinions to confirm his diagnosis. Since then, I've had one alcohol induced seizure two months after my first (which is clearly my own fault), and it reset my clock. All of the doctors I have brought my case up to have said that my case is mild. I am currently taking depakote, 2g/day, and haven't had any seizures since that last one. As a college student who works nearly full time and needs to get around, it's extremely difficult to rely on my parents, who are in a messy situation themselves. I am aware that there are no laws in RI saying I have to wait 18 months to drive, but rather a recommendation. My doctor had given me the verbal okay saying that he believes I am safe enough to drive but will not write me a note saying that he said that because he fears that if I do get into an accident, whether it is related to epilepsy or not, he could lose his license. I understand that I need to put my safety and the safety of others first. But if I have a doctors verbal OK, what can I do? Is there any way I can drive sooner and still have coverage in case I do get into a fender bender? I'm not concerned I'll have a seizure while driving, but rather the other party trying to sue me for an "epilepsy related accident". Can anyone help?