A 60-year-old lorry driver (group 2 licence) has a witnessed syncopal episode at home with loss of consciousness for 1 minute. Work-up is ongoing. Wha...

Question

A 60-year-old lorry driver (group 2 licence) has a witnessed syncopal episode at home with loss of consciousness for 1 minute. Work-up is ongoing. What is the most appropriate advice about driving?

Accepted Answer

He must stop driving and notify the DVLA immediately

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He may continue driving until investigations are complete

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He only needs to inform his employer, not the DVLA

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No action is needed unless another episode occurs

Answer

He can continue driving buses but not lorries

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): DVLA rules – syncope in group 2 drivers

A 60-year-old lorry driver (group 2 licence) has a witnessed syncopal episode at home with loss of consciousness for 1 minute. Work-up is ongoing. What is the most appropriate advice about driving?