A 55-year-old man presents to the emergency department after a witnessed generalised tonic–clonic seizure lasting 3 minutes. He has no previous seizur...

Question

A 55-year-old man presents to the emergency department after a witnessed generalised tonic–clonic seizure lasting 3 minutes. He has no previous seizure history, recovers fully and neurological examination is normal. CT head and blood tests are normal. He is a taxi driver. Which advice regarding driving is most appropriate according to DVLA guidance?

Accepted Answer

He must stop driving and notify the DVLA after a single seizure

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He may continue driving as long as he feels well

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

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He only needs to notify his insurance company, not the DVLA

Answer

He may continue driving but should avoid motorways for 6 months

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