If you are a HGV Driver or a Taxi Driver you may be very nervous about your Driver medical at DriverDoctors. Fear Not! as we will now go through top tips on passing your Medical.
Before Your Medical
What things can I do before my medical to make it easier for me. Lets go through things. You want to avoid stress so lets go through a checklist so you can pass your medical.
- Check your booking and make sure you have the right Date and Time- Arrive Early!
- Bring Your Form-Print your forms out ready for your DriverDoctor. You can do this Online. If its a HGV Medical Form get the D4 Form here.
- Bring Your Glasses and Prescription, If you wear contact lenses bring a spare pair
- List of medication will help the DriverDoctor complete your form and bring any recent Hospital letters to help the Driverdoctor complete the forms or come to a conclusion about your medical.
- Dont Drink Caffeine or Any Energy Drinks
- Do Not Come after a Night Shift as you dont want to be tired!
- Make sure you take all your daily medication
- Fill out any declaration forms so arrive early.
During The Medical
During your medical you will be asked questions about your health, your Blood pressure will be measured. Your Heart will be listened to and an eye test will be conducted.
- Show I.D to the DriverDoctor when asked.
- Give the DriverDoctor your form.
- Answer all your emdical questions honestly and give the DriverDoctor all recent relevant reports and a list of your emdication.
- Give the DriverDoctor your glasses prescription.
- Have a short sleeve top on so the DriverDoctor can take your blood pressure.
- Be ready to stand up and close each eye for your Eye Test
After Your Driver Medical
Ask any questions you want.
- If you passed get your form and send it to your authority or DVLA
- If you failed, ask how to remediate this and when you can come back.
- Leave a Review or Email us any questions or feedback.
How Can I book My Driver Medical ?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get a D4 Medical form from?
Please download from the DVLA Website. Furthermore also from our website during your application.
Where can I get a Taxi Medical form?
Please download Your Taxi Form from the Internet and also you can also Directly ask your council.
Do I need my medical history from my GP?
For a HGV/D4 form your form can be completed without a medical summary.
Then For different councils, different rules apply. Some councils require no medical history, some require a summary and some require full medical records.
Please consult with your council before booking your medical.
Will The Doctor Need to see my ID?
Yes, your doctor will need to see photographic ID moreover to prove who you are. Furthermore Taxi councils specify which I.D they accept.
How long is my D4 Medical form valid for after my medical?
The form must reach the DVLA within 4 months of the assessment.
Yes you can fail and also you will be told if you have and the steps you need to take so you can rectify the situation.
Can I wear glasses/contact lenses?
You can wear glasses or contact lenses to pass your medical. Furthermore If you wear contacts you may be asked to remove them, so bring a spare pair. You must also bring your prescription with you if you wear glasses.
How can I obtain my medical records?
You can request your GP records from your own practice by asking the reception staff. They may charge you for this. Also You must check with your council before booking if you require any records, a summary or full records.
Furthermore This must be done or you medical may not be able to be completed.
Please call or email us if you require a medical to be cancelled, also please note we this must be done within 72 hours of your appointment otherwise we will not be able to issue a refund.
All forms are completed by doctors therefore you can be assured by our service.
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