Question

A 32-year-old man with well-controlled epilepsy has a generalised tonic–clonic seizure after forgetting his tablets. He drives a car (Group 1 licence) and asks whether he can continue to drive home from clinic as he now feels fine. What is the most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

He must stop driving and inform the DVLA about the seizure

Answer

He can continue driving because the seizure was provoked by missed medication

Answer

He must stop driving but does not need to tell the DVLA if he restarts his medication

Answer

He can continue driving provided his neurologist agrees in writing

Answer

He must surrender his driving licence permanently

Practice question

A 32-year-old man with well-controlled epilepsy has a generalised tonic–clonic seizure after forgetting his tablets. He drives a car (Group 1 licence) and asks whether he can continue to drive home from clinic as he now feels fine. What is the most appropriate advice?