About Fit 2 Drive Medicals Ltd

The medical requirements for an HGV/LGV Licence is identical to that for PCV: DVLA D4 form must be completed and a medical examination must be passed when first applying for your HGV Licence at 18; then a further medical examination at age 45 and thereafter at 5 yearly intervals until reaching the age of 65 when annual medicals are required.

The interval between having your medical examination and applying for your Licence (or Licence renewal) must not exceed 3 months. The DVLA must be made aware of any changes to the health of an HGV / LGV Licence holder at any time. This may result in a requirement for a further medical examination being carried out depending upon individual circumstances.

A restricted bus Licence can be obtained at age 18 (route and distance restrictions apply). A full bus Licence can be obtained 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.

The current law for a PCV Licence is identical to that for HGV and LGV: a medical examination must be completed when you are applying for a first Licence, then a further medical examination at age 45 and thereafter at 5 yearly intervals until reaching the age of 65 when annual medicals are required. The interval between having your medical examination and applying for your Licence (or Licence renewal) must not exceed 3 months. The DVLA must be made aware of any changes to the health of a PCV Licence holder at any time. This may result in a requirement for a further medical examination being carried out depending upon individual circumstances

If you wish to apply for a taxi Licence a medical examination should take place before the application stage and again when when the renewal of your licence is due.

The DVLA expects that a taxi driver should meet the same medical requirements as a HGV or PCV Licence holder. Visit the DVLA website if you need any more information at www.dvla.co.uk or speak with your local Council.

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.

*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*

*Please note that we do not complete medicals for TFL. Your medical will not be completed if you are applying for a TFL licence.

*Please note, we cannot perform Taxi medicals if your licencing authority requires access to full medical history records or to be your own GP practitioner. Please ensure you check this before booking as your medical will not be completed.

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.

It is advisable to repeat this 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, FIT2DRIVE Medicals will, in addition to assessment of the questionnaire, also carry out blood pressure checks, urine and eyesight tests for additional peace of mind.

There is no official legislation regarding medical screening of crane operators. However it is recommended and good practice that operators should be screened before employment and at regular intervals thereafter.

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.

*The 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*