Question

A 52-year-old obese man with loud snoring and witnessed apnoeas is diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). He feels very sleepy when driving to work. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is being arranged. What is the most appropriate advice regarding driving?

Accepted Answer

Advise him to stop driving and inform DVLA; driving can resume when effective treatment controls symptoms

Answer

He can continue driving as normal while awaiting CPAP

Answer

He should stop driving permanently and surrender his licence

Answer

There is no need to inform DVLA for Group 1 drivers with OSA

Answer

He should only stop driving at night

Practice question

A 52-year-old obese man with loud snoring and witnessed apnoeas is diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). He feels very sleepy when driving to work. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is being arranged. What is the most appropriate advice regarding driving?