A 52-year-old lorry driver has a first generalised tonic–clonic seizure witnessed at home. CT head is normal and he is discharged from hospital with n...

Question

A 52-year-old lorry driver has a first generalised tonic–clonic seizure witnessed at home. CT head is normal and he is discharged from hospital with neurology follow-up. Which advice regarding driving is most appropriate at discharge?

Accepted Answer

He must stop driving and notify the DVLA; usually he will be unable to drive for at least 12 months

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He can continue to drive as long as he feels well

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He must stop driving for 1 month but does not need to inform the DVLA

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He can continue to drive lorries but not cars

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He should only stop driving if another seizure occurs

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Epileptic seizure and driving

A 52-year-old lorry driver has a first generalised tonic–clonic seizure witnessed at home. CT head is normal and he is discharged from hospital with neurology follow-up. Which advice regarding driving is most appropriate at discharge?