AKT answer relating to driving with stable angina

摘要

Answer A. The patient does not need to inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLAJ but must not drive if symptoms occur at rest, with emotion or while driving The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has published guidelines on assessing fitness to drive with angina. Group 1 car and motorcycle drivers need not inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) that they have angina but must not drive when symptoms occur at rest, with emotion or at the wheel. Driving may resume after satisfactory symptom control. Group 2 bus and lorry drivers must inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) if they develop angina. They must not drive when symptoms occur, and their licence will be refused or revoked if symptoms continue (treated or untreated).