A 36-year-old man has a first unprovoked generalised tonic–clonic seizure. Neurological examination and CT head are normal. EEG and MRI are arranged a...

Question

A 36-year-old man has a first unprovoked generalised tonic–clonic seizure. Neurological examination and CT head are normal. EEG and MRI are arranged as an outpatient. He is a car driver. According to DVLA guidance, what should you advise?

Accepted Answer

He must stop driving and inform the DVLA; usually he may resume after 12 months seizure-free

Answer

He can continue driving as long as he feels well

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He must stop driving permanently

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No need to inform the DVLA if investigations are normal

Answer

He can continue driving if a passenger is present

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): DVLA rules after first seizure

A 36-year-old man has a first unprovoked generalised tonic–clonic seizure. Neurological examination and CT head are normal. EEG and MRI are arranged as an outpatient. He is a car driver. According to DVLA guidance, what should you advise?