A 30-year-old man has his first unprovoked generalised tonic–clonic seizure. He has normal CT brain and EEG. He is otherwise well. What is the most ap...

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A 30-year-old man has his first unprovoked generalised tonic–clonic seizure. He has normal CT brain and EEG. He is otherwise well. What is the most appropriate driving advice in the UK?

Accepted Answer

He should stop driving and must notify the DVLA

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He may continue to drive as normal

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He can drive if accompanied by an adult

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He can drive heavy goods vehicles but not cars

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Driving advice is optional and left to the patient

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): First seizure – fitness to drive

A 30-year-old man has his first unprovoked generalised tonic–clonic seizure. He has normal CT brain and EEG. He is otherwise well. What is the most appropriate driving advice in the UK?