DVLA D4 HGV medical

£75, including completion of the D4 form.

Group 2 licences are renewed every five years from age 45 and annually from 65, and each renewal needs a fresh D4. Below 45 the licence normally runs to 45.

They are not the same and the standards differ. A D4 is a DVLA Group 2 assessment. Taxi and private hire medicals are set by the licensing council and vary between authorities, so check what yours requires.

Sometimes, but many will not, because it is outside NHS work and requires access to your records at short notice. Waits are frequently long, which is why most drivers use a private provider.

Your photocard licence, your glasses or lenses, a list of your medicines, and any recent specialist letters.

Failing outright is uncommon. More often something needs resolving first, such as blood pressure that is too high on the day or a specialist letter the DVLA will want. We tell you exactly what is needed and what to do next, rather than simply declining to sign.

20 to 30 minutes, including the history, the vision assessment, blood pressure and full form completion.

The DVLA’s medical examination report for Group 2 licences. It is completed by the examining doctor and submitted with your licence application.

Vision is assessed as part of the medical, including distance vision and visual fields. Bring your glasses or contact lenses and your prescription if you have it.

The DVLA sets published Group 2 standards covering vision, diabetes, cardiac and neurological conditions. Having a condition does not automatically disqualify you, and many are licensable with monitoring. Tell us at booking and we will advise before you pay.

Yes. You leave with it completed and signed.

Yes, and it is the usual order. The completed D4 goes in with your application, so most drivers have the medical first.