Automobile driving and epilepsy: a medical perspective

The risks of persons with controlled seizure disorders for traffic safety are reviewed. Previous studies provide insufficient and inaccurate data on this subject. Moreover, the advances in diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy and the improved safety and technology of automobiles and roads have made previous studies out of date and inapplicable to current circumstances. A number of vital questions concerning the determination of safe prognosis remain unanswered. Studies to address these questions and ways of improving future decision making are suggested.