Question

A 33-year-old man with no past history presents after a witnessed generalised tonic–clonic seizure lasting 2 minutes. He is now fully recovered. CT brain and blood tests including glucose, electrolytes and calcium are normal. This is his first unprovoked seizure. What advice should you give about driving a car or motorcycle (Group 1 licence) according to DVLA guidance?

Accepted Answer

He must stop driving and notify DVLA; if no further seizures and no high-risk findings he may resume after 6 months

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He may continue driving but must inform DVLA

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He must stop driving for 1 month but does not need to notify DVLA

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He must stop driving permanently and will never regain his licence

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He may drive as normal and only stop if a second seizure occurs

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