HGV Medical D4 Assessment in Accrington
Do I need a HGV / PCV medical before I can drive a HGV in Accrington?
Before you can start HGV training to obtain your HGV / LGV licence or to renew your existing licence, you must undertake a D4 medical, that’s completed by a GMC (General Medical Council) registered doctor. Craig Baker Driver Training has HGV doctors that are specifically trained to provide DVLA medicals near Accrington with short notice and evening/weekend medicals available in the Accrington area.
What’s involved in the HGV driver's D4 medical in Accrington?
For the D4 HGV medical, you’ll be asked to fill out a medical history questionnaire and undergo a physical check-up. This process includes a Snellen chart vision test and a blood pressure assessment to ensure DVLA compliance.
Vision assessment: Your eyesight must meet the standard of 6/7.5 in one eye and 6/60 in the other, as determined by a 3-metre Snellen chart. Please bring your corrective glasses or lenses and your latest prescription to the medical test.
Blood pressure check: For DVLA group 2 standards, your blood pressure must not consistently go above 179/99. If your systolic is 180 or higher, or your diastolic is 100 or higher, you will not meet the necessary criteria.
Medical questionnaire: The medical history questionnaire will ask about health conditions such as epilepsy, seizures, insulin-treated diabetes, and other relevant issues. If these conditions are well-managed, they typically won’t affect your application.
Our doctor will complete your D4 form based on your medical history, medications, and examination results. It usually takes around 15 minutes for the entire process to be completed.
How often do I need a D4 HGV driver's medical?
DVLA Medical Checks: As a professional driver, you must pass medical exams at certain points in your career. The first check is required when you begin, and then every five years starting at age 45. Once you reach 65, it’s an annual exam.
How will I know when I need a HGV driver's health check?
A reminder letter and a D4 medical form are normally sent out a few weeks before your medical is due. You can confirm the due date by checking the expiry date on the back of your HGV licence medical. For renewals, DVLA sends out renewal documents 56 days before your licence expires.
Why should I choose Craig Baker Driver Training for my HGV driver's medical in Accrington?
We have an excellent reputation with over 250+ 5-star reviews on Google and a further 200+ on Facebook. We are the UK's leading HGV training specialists We take pride in the job we do. We have a modern fleet of vehicles and we constantly invest in our facilities and staff meaning you get the best service possible, If you would like to Book a D4 Drivers Medical in Accrington book online today or call our sales team on 01942 741 310.
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