A 46-year-old man has a single unprovoked seizure. You have diagnosed a generalised tonic–clonic seizure and referred him to neurology. He asks about ...

Question

A 46-year-old man has a single unprovoked seizure. You have diagnosed a generalised tonic–clonic seizure and referred him to neurology. He asks about driving. According to DVLA guidance, what should you advise?

Accepted Answer

He must stop driving and notify DVLA; usually licence revoked for 6 months after a single unprovoked seizure

Answer

He may continue driving until neurology review

Answer

He must stop driving for 5 years

Answer

He can continue to drive if on medication

Answer

He only needs to stop driving if he has a second seizure

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): DVLA rules after first seizure

A 46-year-old man has a single unprovoked seizure. You have diagnosed a generalised tonic–clonic seizure and referred him to neurology. He asks about driving. According to DVLA guidance, what should you advise?