A 56 year old obese man snores loudly and his partner reports witnessed apnoeas. He feels excessively sleepy during the day and recently fell asleep a...

Question

A 56 year old obese man snores loudly and his partner reports witnessed apnoeas. He feels excessively sleepy during the day and recently fell asleep at the wheel. What is the most appropriate initial action regarding driving?

Accepted Answer

Advise him to stop driving and inform the DVLA while awaiting assessment

Answer

Reassure that driving is safe until a diagnosis is confirmed

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Only advise weight loss and exercise

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Tell him to continue driving but avoid motorways

Answer

No specific driving advice is required

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Obstructive sleep apnoea and driving

A 56 year old obese man snores loudly and his partner reports witnessed apnoeas. He feels excessively sleepy during the day and recently fell asleep at the wheel. What is the most appropriate initial action regarding driving?