What do they check on a HGV medical?

What do they check on a HGV medical?

What do they check on a HGV medical?

This is determined by a HGV medical examination, or D4 drivers medical, which is made up of two parts; an interview around your physical and mental health and a physical examination, along with your D4 medical form paperwork. This test is standard for all HGV, LGV, PCV, Taxi and Ambulance drivers.

Does HGV medical require eye test?

Lorry drivers must meet stringent eyesight requirements with a medical and vision check required when they first apply for their HGV licence. They must then have the same checks every five years from the age of 45 and every year from the age of 60.

What is the legal eyesight standard for driving a lorry?

6/7.5
Lorry and bus drivers You must have a visual acuity at least 0.8 (6/7.5) measured on the Snellen scale in your best eye and at least 0.1 (6/60) on the Snellen scale in the other eye. You can reach this standard using glasses with a corrective power not more than (+) 8 dioptres, or with contact lenses.

What does HGV mean in a blood test?

Hepatitis G virus (HGV) or GB‐virus type C (GBV‐C) is, like hepatitis C, a blood‐borne virus and a member of the family of flaviviridae. HGV is distributed globally and is present in the volunteer blood donor population.

Can I still drive HGV with high blood pressure?

If your resting blood pressure is consistently 180mmHg systolic (top or maximum number) or more and/or 100mmHg diastolic (bottom or minimum number) or more then you should not drive a bus or large lorry. The good news is that once your blood pressure has been lowered and is under control, you can then be re-licensed.

How long does an HGV medical last?

Medicals for Drivers can perform the Medical Examination required for completion of the D4 Medical Form. DVLA require existing lorry drivers to have a medical at the age of 45 and then every five years until the age of 65. After 65, the medical has to be done every year.

How early can I take my HGV medical?

Licence Renewals DVLA require existing lorry drivers to have a medical at the age of 45 and then every five years until the age of 65. After 65, the medical has to be done every year. DVLA will usually send out a reminder letter, together with the D4 Medical Form, a few weeks before your medical is due.

What happens if you fail HGV medical?

So what happens if you held an HGV licence in the past? If you do lose your entitlement to your licence through one of these causes, however, you simply have to complete a medical and send off for your licence again. Under the current rules, the DVLA will issue you another licence as there is no time limit.

What is blood pressure for HGV medical?

The DVLA limit on blood pressure is 179/99, which means that if you consistently have systolic blood pressure of 180 or more or diastolic blood pressure of 100 or more, you do not meet DVLA group 2 standard.

How long does it take to get your HGV licence back?

roughly ten days
Your licence will be returned within roughly ten days.

Is it worth becoming a HGV Driver 2020?

Technically yes, anyone can become a driver with the right HGV driver training. However, it’s not a job for everyone. Some people are more suited to it than others. HGV driving can be a rewarding career, with many pros, but it can also be tough.