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We understand that you may feel nervous about your coach/bus medical examination. Our doctor is here to make the whole experience a breeze. Here's some handy advice to help make your medical go well:
If you're going for your first coach / bus license, buckle up because you'll need to pass a coach / bus medical exam (also known as a HGV/LCV medical or D4 medical) before the DVLA gives you the green light to drive those massive vehicles.
Don't worry, though, you won't have to repeat the medical until you hit the age of 45—unless, of course, you've had any major changes in your medical history. In that case, make sure to inform the DVLA about the updates, and they'll let you know if you need to come back to us for another medical.
Once you hit the fabulous age of 45, you'll need to saddle up for a coach / bus medical assessment every five years. And if you're lucky enough to reach the golden age of 65, get ready for an annual coach / bus medical.
Good news, my friend! You can breathe a sigh of relief because you only have to do one initial medical exam before the ripe age of 45—unless, of course, there have been changes in your medical history. In that case, make sure you get in touch with the DVLA and let them decide if you need a repeat D4 coach/bus medical.
Once you hit the fabulous age of 45, it's time to mark your calendar because you'll need to face the coach/bus medical assessment every five years. Just think of it as a thrilling reunion with your friends at D4YOU.
And if you're lucky enough to celebrate the glorious age of 65, get ready for an annual coach/bus medical showdown.
The medical will take approximately 15 minutes. Longer if you stop for a chat and a biscuit.
We will test your eyesight, check your blood pressure, and ask medical questions about your history, signs and symptoms that cover the domains required by the DVLA / Group 2 Driving Standards.
A coach/bus medical is completed using the D4 medical form, also known as a D4 Medical, or a Driver Medical.
We provider coach / bus medicals in various locations in and around London including Richmond, Heathrow, Reading, Croydon and Dartford.
Alright, let's break it down for you—coach and bus medical forms, the D2 and D4 forms, and all that jazz.
When it comes to your coach/bus medical, the star of the show is the D4 form. To get your hands on this, you have a couple of options. You can head on over to one of those participating post offices, where they'll gladly hand it over to you. Alternatively, you can embrace the digital age and download the form here.
Oh, and let's not forget about the D2 form. It's like the trusty sidekick to the D4 form. You take the lead and fill out the D2 form yourself.
Ah, the great voyage of the D2 and D4 forms! You'll be pleased to know that they have a one-way ticket to their final destination—the DVLA in Swansea. Godspeed, dear forms, as you make your way to the DVLA in Swansea.
According to the DVLA website, they've set their sights on getting back to you within a three-week timeframe once you've bravely submitted your form. If you have health issues or further checks need to be conducted, the process may take more than 3 weeks. To save yourself from a long wait wait, our friendly advice is to get that medical ball rolling early.
Coach and bus drivers have a medical check known as the coach medical, bus medical, D4 Medical, driver medical or LCV medical. Confusing,huh? But they all mean the same thing: undergoing a medical completed on a form called the D4 form. Bottom line? Our doctor will use this to complete your medical and then you send it off to the DVLA. Simple as that!
We can complete your coach / bus / D4 medical at any one of our locations which include Richmond, Heathrow, Reading, Croydon and Dartford.
You can book a medical with us in any one of our locations which include Richmond, Heathrow, Reading, Croydon and Dartford. . Click here to book.
Sorry, no shortcuts! As a first-time applicant, a coach/bus medical is a must before you can embark on your bus-driving adventure. Safety first, my friend!
Don't leave home for your appointment without these essentials:
NHS GPs are swamped due to unprecendented demand for their skills and services. As such, they may not have capacity to conduct D4 DVLA medicals.
This is because D4 DVLA medicals are considered non NHS work.
Any GMC doctor with full registration can complete the medical.
However we recommend choosing a provider with a proven track record of having an experienced GMC registered doctor complete your medical. We've completed thousands of driver medicals, with expert knowledge and answers to all your burning questions.
D2 form: You fill it out to get your provisional license, like a driver's permission slip.
D4 form: It's the medical application form, a doctor's job. Lucky for you, we're experts at filling those out. Book an appointment and leave the paperwork to us!
A D4 medical usually takes about 15 minutes. Longer if you stop for a chat and biscuit.
Only a GMC registered doctor can conquer this form, and it doesn't have to be your GP. But beware, amigo! Choosing an inexperienced doctor or provider could lead to form fumbles and frustrating delays.
Some providers hire a mix of newbie and seasoned doctors for their clinics, leaving you guessing which you're gonna get. But fear not! We have expertise in driver medicals, having completed 1000s.
Opticians can handle the vision test, but they can't do the whole D4 form. Good news though, we've got you covered! Our price includes the vision assessment, so no need to hit up the optician separately. We'll handle the whole shebang for you!
Our competitive price is just £45, and we include the eye test too!
You've got options, my friend:
Not every post office, my friend. Only participating post offices carry them.
You've got a four-month deadline from the day you got your form filled out, my friend. If you miss it, the DVLA might give it the cold shoulder, and you'll have to go through the medical exam all over again.