A 30-year-old man with a history of epilepsy controlled on Sodium valproate has a generalised tonic-clonic seizure at work. He recovers and attends th...

Question

A 30-year-old man with a history of epilepsy controlled on Sodium valproate has a generalised tonic-clonic seizure at work. He recovers and attends the GP the next day. He has held a Group 1 driving licence for many years. What should you advise regarding driving according to DVLA guidance

Accepted Answer

He must stop driving and notify the DVLA immediately after this seizure

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He may continue to drive as he is established on treatment

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He must stop driving and notify the DVLA after a second seizure

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He may continue to drive but avoid motorways

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He can drive if he has a normal EEG

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Epilepsy and driving regulations

A 30-year-old man with a history of epilepsy controlled on Sodium valproate has a generalised tonic-clonic seizure at work. He recovers and attends the GP the next day. He has held a Group 1 driving licence for many years. What should you advise regarding driving according to DVLA guidance