A 62-year-old man had an ischaemic stroke 3 weeks ago with mild residual left arm weakness. He holds a Group 1 car licence and asks when he can drive ...

Question

A 62-year-old man had an ischaemic stroke 3 weeks ago with mild residual left arm weakness. He holds a Group 1 car licence and asks when he can drive again. What is the most appropriate advice according to DVLA guidance?

Accepted Answer

He must not drive for at least 1 month and can then resume if there is adequate recovery and no disqualifying deficit

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He may resume driving immediately

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He must not drive for at least 6 months

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He must permanently stop driving

Answer

He must stop driving for 2 years

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Post-stroke driving advice

A 62-year-old man had an ischaemic stroke 3 weeks ago with mild residual left arm weakness. He holds a Group 1 car licence and asks when he can drive again. What is the most appropriate advice according to DVLA guidance?