A 38-year-old man has an episode of syncope while driving and crashes into a lamppost. Cardiac investigations are pending. According to DVLA guidance ...

Question

A 38-year-old man has an episode of syncope while driving and crashes into a lamppost. Cardiac investigations are pending. According to DVLA guidance for Group 1 car drivers, what is the most appropriate advice now?

Accepted Answer

He must stop driving and notify DVLA about the episode

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He may continue driving while awaiting tests

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He must not drive and does not need to notify DVLA

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He may drive if he feels well and has a normal ECG

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He only needs to stop driving if syncope recurs

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Syncope and driving (DVLA)

A 38-year-old man has an episode of syncope while driving and crashes into a lamppost. Cardiac investigations are pending. According to DVLA guidance for Group 1 car drivers, what is the most appropriate advice now?