Question

A 34-year-old man attends his GP after a first unprovoked generalised tonic–clonic seizure witnessed by his partner. CT head and blood tests are normal. What should he be advised regarding driving a car (Group 1 licence)?

Accepted Answer

He must stop driving for 6 months and inform DVLA

Answer

He may continue to drive as long as he feels well

Answer

He must stop driving for 1 month

Answer

He must stop driving for 12 months and surrender his licence permanently

Answer

He does not need to inform DVLA if no further seizures occur

Practice question

A 34-year-old man attends his GP after a first unprovoked generalised tonic–clonic seizure witnessed by his partner. CT head and blood tests are normal. What should he be advised regarding driving a car (Group 1 licence)?