A 69-year-old retired bus driver has a first unprovoked generalised tonic–clonic seizure. CT brain and blood tests are normal. He is awaiting an outpa...

Question

A 69-year-old retired bus driver has a first unprovoked generalised tonic–clonic seizure. CT brain and blood tests are normal. He is awaiting an outpatient neurology appointment. He asks about driving his private car (Group 1 licence). What is the most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

He must stop driving and may resume once he has been seizure-free for 6 months, subject to DVLA approval.

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He can continue driving as normal until the neurologist confirms the diagnosis.

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He must stop driving permanently and surrender his licence.

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He can drive provided he is accompanied and avoids motorways for 6 months.

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He must stop driving for 12 months and then may resume without informing the DVLA if seizure-free.

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

A 69-year-old retired bus driver has a first unprovoked generalised tonic–clonic seizure. CT brain and blood tests are normal. He is awaiting an outpatient neurology appointment. He asks about driving his private car (Group 1 licence). What is the most appropriate advice?