High mileage drivers such as DVLA Groups 1&2- HGV, PSV, LGV, Taxi, minibus
All drivers must be fit to drive the vehicle they are responsible for. There are a number of medical conditions and disabilities that can put the driver and other road users at risk.
Therefore it is vital that all drivers of HGVs, PSVs, Taxis, Minibuses, very large vehicles or those driving at night are fit to do so.
The DVLA states tha:
“Driving involves a complex and rapidly repeating cycle that requires a level of skill and the ability to interact simultaneously with the vehicle and external environment“.
In line with HSG 6 standards driver medicals are recommended on employment, at 5 yearly intervals between the ages of 45-65 and yearly thereafter or sooner, should any medical issues be identified. Electronic outcome certificates are provided for all assessments completed.
Repeat medicals are also recommended for drivers returning after a period of long term absence of more than one month, any illness shorter than one month that affects their ability to drive or following a driving licence being revoked due to a medical condition.
Safe Driving requires the following:
- Good visual and auditory senses
- Visual and spatial perception
- Attention and concentration
- Memory
- Insight and understanding
- Judgement
- Adaptive strategies
- Good reaction times
- Planning and organisation
- Ability to self monitor
- Muscle power and control
- Coordination
Many medical conditions can affect our ability to function at the level required to drive safely. Some conditions will progress with time and it is important to know when you are no longer able to respond or drive safely.
We also provide Forklift Driver Medicals onsite or at our Highbridge based clinic.
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