HGV/LGV

Apply for a D4 Medical Examination

If you are applying for a Group 2 bus or lorry licence for the first time
If you are applying to renew your Group 2 entitlement at 45
If you are aged between 45 and 65, a new D4 will be required every 5 years until you are 65
If you are aged 65 and more, a new D4 will be required every year
If you are applying for a new Group 2 provisional licence and a D4 has not been submitted in the last 12 months
If you are a NI or EU or EEA driving licence holder whose authority to drive Group 2 in the UK has expired
If you are under 70 and hold a medically restricted car licence (licenced before 1 January 1997) and wish to apply for C1 or C1/D1 entitlement
If you are 70 and still need C1 and D1 entitlement, you will need to have a D4 every 3 years

What happens after I book?

Once you have successfully booked and paid for your appointment. You will be sent a confirmation email of the details of the location, date,
and time of the appointment, please read these carefully.

What shall I bring to the appointment

D4 Medicals Form - Please fill in the grey section on page 1 of your form (left hand side) ‘Your details’ along with your name and date
of birth at the foot of all other pages on the D4 form
Photo ID – Driving Licence/Passport
Your driving glasses and your glasses prescription if you wear glasses (not contact lenses) to meet the eyesight standard needed for driving
Your medication prescription

What happens during the assessment

The doctor carrying out the examination will conduct an eye examination, measure your blood pressure and ask you a series of questions about your health as per the D4 form. The appointment usually lasts between 15-30 minutes.