A 24-year-old man with newly diagnosed epilepsy seeks DVLA advice. He had a single unprovoked seizure today. What is correct?...

Question

A 24-year-old man with newly diagnosed epilepsy seeks DVLA advice. He had a single unprovoked seizure today. What is correct?

Accepted Answer

Must stop driving and notify DVLA; usually 6 months seizure-free needed for Group 1

Answer

May drive after 1 week seizure-free

Answer

No need to notify DVLA

Answer

12 months seizure-free regardless of cause

Answer

May continue driving with GP letter

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Fitness to drive – epilepsy