DVLA - Driving

Question 1

How long does someone need to be seizure free in order to gain their licence?

Answer 1

12 months

Question 2

How long does someone need to be seizure free in order to go back to a normal licence?

Answer 2

5 years

Question 3

If a patient has had an isolated seizure. With no structural changes found on imaging or an EEG how long should they not drive for?

Answer 3

6 months

Question 4

If someone has has a single seizure which has been treated and explained how long should they not drive for?

Answer 4

4 weeks

Question 5

If someone has had two unexplained syncopal episodes. How long should they not drive for?

Answer 5

6 months

Question 6

If someone has had more than two syncope episodes how long should they not drive for?

Answer 6

12 months

Question 7

If someone has had a single TIA or a stroke with no neurological defecit what should they do?

Answer 7

Not drive for 1 month

May not need to inform the DVLA

Question 8

What is the guidance around driving with narcolepsy?

Answer 8

Cease driving upon diagnosis and resume once under control.

Question 9

If someone has had two severe hypos requiring assistance from another person. How should this be managed?

Answer 9

DVLA alerted and removal of license even type 1