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Isolated Seizure — SCE Neurology MCQ

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A 28-year-old woman presents with a first unprovoked generalised tonic-clonic seizure. MRI brain and EEG are normal. She holds a Group 1 driving licence. What is the minimum period she must refrain from driving before reapplying?

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Correct answer: C — 6 months

An isolated seizure (first unprovoked seizure with no prior seizures in the preceding 5 years) requires 6 months off driving for a Group 1 licence, provided there are no clinical factors or investigation results suggesting an underlying causative factor that may increase the risk of further seizures. If such factors were present, 12 months would apply. A: 3 months is too short and not a recognised DVLA interval. C: 12 months applies to epilepsy (2 or more seizures) or an isolated seizure with an underlying risk factor. D: 24 months is not a standard Group 1 interval. E: All seizures must be notified to the DVLA.

Reference: DVLA – Assessing Fitness to Drive (2025)