Question

A 44-year-old accountant has a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) with left arm weakness lasting 20 minutes. Imaging shows no infarct and carotid Dopplers reveal a 60% stenosis of the right internal carotid artery. He returns to clinic asking about driving. What is the most appropriate advice regarding his group 1 (car) licence?

Accepted Answer

He must not drive for at least 1 month and may resume thereafter if there are no residual deficits

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He must stop driving permanently

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He must not drive for 6 months regardless of symptoms

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He may continue driving without restriction

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He may drive only with a passenger present

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