A 30-year-old man has a first unprovoked generalised tonic–clonic seizure. Neurological examination and CT brain are normal. EEG is pending. He holds ...

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A 30-year-old man has a first unprovoked generalised tonic–clonic seizure. Neurological examination and CT brain are normal. EEG is pending. He holds a Group 1 (car and motorcycle) driving licence and asks about driving. What is the most appropriate advice in line with DVLA guidance?

Accepted Answer

He must stop driving and inform the DVLA; he may usually regain his licence after 6 months seizure-free if no high-risk features are found

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He may continue to drive while awaiting EEG results

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He must permanently surrender his licence

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He should stop driving for 1 month only

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He only needs to stop driving if he has a second seizure

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

A 30-year-old man has a first unprovoked generalised tonic–clonic seizure. Neurological examination and CT brain are normal. EEG is pending. He holds a Group 1 (car and motorcycle) driving licence and asks about driving. What is the most appropriate advice in line with DVLA guidance?