A 42-year-old lorry (Group 2) driver has a myocardial infarction. He is treated with PCI and is recovering well. He asks when he can resume driving hi...

Question

A 42-year-old lorry (Group 2) driver has a myocardial infarction. He is treated with PCI and is recovering well. He asks when he can resume driving his lorry. According to DVLA guidance, what is the most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

He must inform DVLA and usually must stop Group 2 driving for at least 6 weeks, pending assessment

Answer

He may resume Group 2 driving 1 week after discharge if symptom-free

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He must permanently stop driving all vehicles

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He can continue driving if his cardiologist is happy

Answer

He only needs to stop driving if he feels unwell

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): DVLA rules – post myocardial infarction

A 42-year-old lorry (Group 2) driver has a myocardial infarction. He is treated with PCI and is recovering well. He asks when he can resume driving his lorry. According to DVLA guidance, what is the most appropriate advice?