A 68-year-old man presents after a 20-minute episode of left arm weakness and expressive dysphasia which completely resolved by the time he arrived at...

Question

A 68-year-old man presents after a 20-minute episode of left arm weakness and expressive dysphasia which completely resolved by the time he arrived at the emergency department. CT brain is normal. He has hypertension and type 2 diabetes. What is the most appropriate advice regarding driving?

Accepted Answer

He must stop driving for at least 1 month but does not need to inform DVLA if he holds a car licence

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He can continue driving as normal as symptoms have resolved

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He must stop driving and inform the DVLA immediately

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He must stop driving for 6 months and inform DVLA

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He must surrender his licence permanently

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Driving after TIA

A 68-year-old man presents after a 20-minute episode of left arm weakness and expressive dysphasia which completely resolved by the time he arrived at the emergency department. CT brain is normal. He has hypertension and type 2 diabetes. What is the most appropriate advice regarding driving?