Doctor Driver Assessment LTD

DVLA D4 forms must be completed and a medical examination done and passed when first applying for your HGV/LGV/PCV Licence at age 18. The next medical examination is done at age 45 then every 5 years until the age of 65 when medicals are required every year.

You must not exceed 3 months between having your medical examination and applying for your Licence (or Licence renewal). The DVLA must be made aware of any changes to the health of an HGV / LGV/PCV Licence holder at any time. This may result in a requirement for a further medical examination being carried out depending upon individual circumstances. For further information visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/d4-medical-examiner-report-for-a-lorry-or-bus-driving-licence

DVLA D4 forms must be completed and a medical examination done and passed when first applying for your HGV/LGV/PCV Licence at age 18. The next medical examination is done at age 45 then every 5 years until the age of 65 when medicals are required every year.
You must not exceed 3 months between having your medical examination and applying for your Licence (or Licence renewal). The DVLA must be made aware of any changes to the health of an HGV / LGV/PCV Licence holder at any time. This may result in a requirement for a further medical examination being carried out depending upon individual circumstances. For further information visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/d4-medical-examiner-report-for-a-lorry-or-bus-driving-licence

DVLA D4 forms must be completed and a medical examination done and passed when first applying for your HGV/LGV/PCV Licence at age 18. The next medical examination is done at age 45 then every 5 years until the age of 65 when medicals are required every year.

You must not exceed 3 months between having your medical examination and applying for your Licence (or Licence renewal). The DVLA must be made aware of any changes to the health of an HGV / LGV/PCV Licence holder at any time. This may result in a requirement for a further medical examination being carried out depending upon individual circumstances. For further information visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/d4-medical-examiner-report-for-a-lorry-or-bus-driving-licence

NB- At age 18 only a restricted bus Licence can be obtained (route and distance restrictions apply). This can then be converted to a full bus Licence can at age 21. By law a DVLA D4 form must be completed for both types of PCV Licence and a relevant medical examination must be passed before a Licence can be granted.

A Taxi Licence medical examination should take place before the application stage and again when the renewal of your licence is due. Medicals are similar to HGV and LGV licence holders.

Please ensure that you bring the relevant Licensing Authority Medical Assessment Form with you. Failure to do so will mean that the medical cannot be completed.

NB – If you need a medical for a Taxi Licence, you must check with your local Licensing Authority as to whether you can have the medical carried out by any registered doctor, as some Authorities insist on you going to your own GP. If you have any doubts or any queries please speak to us directly.

For further information visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/general-information-assessing-fitness-to-drive

In order to operate a mobile crane the regulations fall in the same category as HGV and LGV depending on the weight of the vehicle.

NB – Majority of recruitment agencies in the commercial sector will insist upon a medical assessment being carried out prior to entering any type of mechanically operational employment.

Currently, there is no official legislation regarding medical screening of potential fork lift truck operators. However, it is recommended and good practice that operators are screened to ensure fitness before operating a fork lift truck.

These medicals must be repeated at regular intervals up until the age of 40 and thereafter at five-yearly intervals up to the age of 65. Operators over 65 should be screened annually.

Medical screenings are also recommended in all cases after an accident or sickness absence that has been longer than 1 month, also after short periods of sickness if the illness may have affected fitness to operate the lift truck.

Should an operator or an employer become aware of or suspect a condition which may affect the operator’s ability to safely drive a fork lift truck, then a medical examination should be carried out.

More and more companies are sending their fork lift truck operators for medicals in order to improve the Health and Safety in the work place. The medical screening for a fork lift truck operator is usually carried out via a questionnaire. However, we will also carry out blood pressure checks and eyesight tests for additional peace of mind.