A 55-year-old man with a history of epilepsy had his last seizure 2 years ago. He is well controlled on Sodium Valproate and holds a Group 1 driving l...

Question

A 55-year-old man with a history of epilepsy had his last seizure 2 years ago. He is well controlled on Sodium Valproate and holds a Group 1 driving licence. He asks about the DVLA rules regarding driving. What is the most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

He may drive as long as he has been seizure-free for at least 1 year on stable medication

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He cannot drive for life

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He must stop driving whenever he takes antiepileptic medication

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He must notify the DVLA every 6 months regardless of seizure control

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He may drive only if he has a Group 2 licence

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Epilepsy and driving – long-term control

A 55-year-old man with a history of epilepsy had his last seizure 2 years ago. He is well controlled on Sodium Valproate and holds a Group 1 driving licence. He asks about the DVLA rules regarding driving. What is the most appropriate advice?