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Stroke – DVLA Group 1 Driving Restriction — SCE Neurology MCQ

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HardCerebrovascular DiseaseStroke – DVLA Group 1 Driving RestrictionSCE Neurology

Five weeks after an ischaemic stroke, a Group 1 licence holder has intact cognition and visual fields but persistent mild left-arm weakness. He asks whether completion of the one-month driving restriction means he can resume immediately. What is the correct advice?

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Correct answer: C — Notify DVLA because weakness persists beyond 1 month and do not resume until fitness is established

A Group 1 driver must stop for at least 1 month after stroke and can restart only when a doctor or healthcare professional considers it safe. A person who has recovered does not necessarily need to notify DVLA, but persistent arm or leg weakness after the first month is specifically a reason to notify. This patient therefore cannot rely on elapsed time alone: he should notify DVLA and remain off the road until fitness has been established. The one-year minimum applies to Group 2 bus, coach and lorry licences. Familiar routes or mild severity do not create an exemption.

Reference: GOV.UK, Stroke (cerebrovascular accident) and driving: https://www.gov.uk/stroke-and-driving