Question

A 55 year old bus driver has a transient ischaemic attack with brief left arm weakness and dysphasia that resolve within 30 minutes. You diagnose a TIA and start secondary prevention. According to DVLA guidance for Group 1 licences, what advice should you give about driving?

Accepted Answer

He must stop driving for at least 1 month and then may resume if clinically fit

Answer

He may continue to drive as long as symptoms resolve

Answer

He must stop driving for at least 3 months and notify the DVLA

Answer

He must stop driving for 1 week only

Answer

He must stop driving permanently

Practice question

A 55 year old bus driver has a transient ischaemic attack with brief left arm weakness and dysphasia that resolve within 30 minutes. You diagnose a TIA and start secondary prevention. According to DVLA guidance for Group 1 licences, what advice should you give about driving?