A 30-year-old man presents after a first generalised tonic-clonic seizure. Neurological examination and CT brain are normal. EEG is pending. According...

Question

A 30-year-old man presents after a first generalised tonic-clonic seizure. Neurological examination and CT brain are normal. EEG is pending. According to Australian guidance, which advice is most important regarding driving?

Accepted Answer

He must stop driving a private vehicle for a specified seizure-free period

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He can continue driving as long as he feels well

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Driving restrictions apply only to commercial licences

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He should never drive again under any circumstances

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Driving is safe once EEG is normal

au-racp MCQ (SBA): First seizure and driving advice

A 30-year-old man presents after a first generalised tonic-clonic seizure. Neurological examination and CT brain are normal. EEG is pending. According to Australian guidance, which advice is most important regarding driving?