A 32-year-old man has a first unprovoked generalised tonic–clonic seizure witnessed by his partner. CT head and initial investigations are normal. He ...

Question

A 32-year-old man has a first unprovoked generalised tonic–clonic seizure witnessed by his partner. CT head and initial investigations are normal. He has been advised not to drive and asks about driving regulations. He holds a standard UK car licence (group 1). What is the most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

He must stop driving and inform the DVLA; he may be able to drive again after 6 months seizure-free, subject to DVLA guidance

Answer

He can continue driving as long as he feels well

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He must permanently give up driving

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He only needs to inform his insurance company

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He can drive after 1 week if he has no further seizures

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