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You are discharging a 25-year-old patient from your inpatient psychiatric unit. He was admitted 4 weeks ago following a psychotic episode in which he had persecutory delusions and auditory hallucinations. He was diagnosed with schizophrenia since he had had a similar episode in the past. He has been doing very well, remained on his agreed treatment plan and has regained insight into his condition. He is concerned about being able to drive with this diagnosis as he lives in quite an isolated area and needs a car to get around.

What other advice should you give him regarding driving with schizophrenia, after informing him that he must inform the DVLA of his diagnosis?