A 45-year-old truck driver with newly diagnosed epilepsy (first seizure) is counselled. Driving advice?...

Question

A 45-year-old truck driver with newly diagnosed epilepsy (first seizure) is counselled. Driving advice?

Accepted Answer

Stop driving and inform DVLA; group 1 licence usually stopped for 6 months to 1 year depending on risk

Answer

May continue driving HGV immediately

Answer

Stop driving and inform DVLA; group 2 licence withdrawn for at least 5 years

Answer

No need to inform DVLA

Answer

Only avoid night driving

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Fitness to Drive (Epilepsy)