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Angina - stable - Management
What should I advise about driving?
- Advise the person that it is their responsibility to inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) of any condition that may affect their ability to drive.
- The DVLA's medical rules regarding angina are:
- For group 1 entitlement (cars, motorcycles):
- Driving must cease when symptoms occur at rest, with emotion, or at the wheel.
- Driving may recommence when satisfactory symptom control is achieved.
- The DVLA need not be notified.
- For group 2 entitlement (lorries, buses):
- Refusal or revocation of a driver's license may occur if symptoms (treated or untreated) continue.
- Re-licensing may be permitted thereafter provided that the person has been free from angina for at least 6 weeks, exercise or other functional test requirements can be met, and there is no other disqualifying condition.
- The person should check with their insurer that they are still covered for driving.
- The latest information from the DVLA regarding medical fitness to drive can be obtained at www.dvla.gov.uk/medical/ataglance.
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