DVLA rules

Question 1

single TIA episodes

Answer 1

group 1: mustn’t drive for 1 month; no need notify DVLA

Question 2

multiple TIA episodes

Answer 2

group 1: mustn’t drive for 3 months; notify DVLA

Question 3

stroke

Answer 3

group 1: mustn’t drive for a month; notify DVLA if residual neurological deficits (minor weakness is okay)

group 2: license revoked for 1 year; may be relicensed if no residual impairment AND no RFs present
tests & monitoring & health assessment will take place before relicensing

Question 4

ACS

Answer 4

group 2: mustn’t drive; license revoked. may be relicensed after 6 weeks. paid sick leave in the interim, provide with sick note.

Question 5

other conditions where px mustn’t drive

Answer 5

seizure // space occupying lesions