What do I need for my medical?

• Medical form (specific to your job)

• Photo ID in the form of a passport or driving licence

• Your driving glasses or contact lenses, and prescription

• Details of any ongoing medical conditions and medication you are taking

• Medical records where requested

What happens during a medical?

Our doctor will complete your entire medical assessment during the consultation, including a questionnaire about your medical history, a vision test using a Snellen chart and a blood pressure check to ensure that your blood pressure meets DVLA criteria.

You will be asked specific questions about different conditions including epilepsy, seizures and insulin-treated diabetes. You will also be asked about previous operations, medications that you take, and smoking and alcohol intake.

For the vision test you must meet 6/7.5 in one eye and 6/60 in the other eye (corrected with glasses or contact lenses).

Depending on your health and medical conditions, the entire process should not last longer than 20 minutes.