Appendix 2B · Volume 2

DVLA Fitness to Drive

Complete quick-reference for PLAB 2 — stop durations, notification requirements and the examiner-winning script. Group 1 (cars) rules shown throughout.

OSCE Gold Script — use this every time
For safety reasons you should avoid driving for the recommended period. It is your legal responsibility to inform the DVLA, and I will document that we discussed this today.
Category:
⚠ Must Notify DVLA — Exam Morning Shortlist
Seizure / epilepsy (any)
ICD implantation
Insulin-treated diabetes
Stroke with residual deficit
Visual field defect
Sleep apnoea + sleepiness
Recurrent syncope
Pacemaker implantation
Alcohol dependence
🩸 Hypoglycaemia While Driving — Immediate Actions
1
Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
2
Remove keys from the ignition — commonly missed in OSCE.
3
Move to the passenger seat — also commonly missed.
4
Take fast-acting carbohydrates (glucose gel, sugary drink).
5
Do NOT resume driving until glucose is normal AND symptoms fully resolved.

Think Like an Examiner · Speak Like a Doctor · Perform With Confidence

All data sourced from Appendix 2B of the AMaC PLAB 2 Master Series Volume 2.