What should I bring to my medical?
Please bring the following to your appointment. If you don’t have any of the items listed below, or if you experience difficulty obtaining them, contact us right away.
D4 medical form
Identification
Glasses & optical prescriptions
Details of medications
Cardiac investigations
If you have had any cardiac investigations, received significant hospital treatment, or are currently under the care of a consultant, please bring any relevant details with you.
The examining doctor may need this information to complete your form accurately.
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Blood pressure medication
If you are on medication for hypertension (high blood pressure), please bring three blood pressure readings taken on the 3 days prior to your appointment along with photographic evidence.
These readings do not need to be authenticated by your GP.
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Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
If you have coronary heart disease (CHD), you must complete an Exercise Tolerance Test (ETT) and an echocardiogram every three years.
Many drivers may be unaware of this requirement, so please ensure you’re up to date. Bring your most recent ETT and echocardiogram results (from within the last three years) to your appointment.
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Diabetes
If you’re managing diabetes with medications such as insulin, gliclazide, or repaglinide, you must take specific steps to ensure safe driving.
Bring a letter from your diabetes specialist confirming that your blood sugar levels have been monitored regularly over the past six weeks and that you have full awareness of hypoglycemia.
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If you have difficulty communicating in English, please bring someone who is fluent in English to assist with translation for a smooth examination process.