A 25-year-old man has a first unprovoked generalised tonic–clonic seizure witnessed by his partner. CT head and blood tests are normal. He is now well...

Question

A 25-year-old man has a first unprovoked generalised tonic–clonic seizure witnessed by his partner. CT head and blood tests are normal. He is now well with a normal neurological examination. According to current DVLA guidance for Group 1 licence holders, what driving advice should you give?

Accepted Answer

He must stop driving and notify DVLA; he may usually resume after 6 months seizure-free

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He does not need to inform DVLA as it was a single seizure

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He can continue to drive but should avoid driving at night

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He must stop driving permanently and surrender his licence

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He cannot drive for 5 years regardless of further seizures

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Driving after a first seizure

A 25-year-old man has a first unprovoked generalised tonic–clonic seizure witnessed by his partner. CT head and blood tests are normal. He is now well with a normal neurological examination. According to current DVLA guidance for Group 1 licence holders, what driving advice should you give?