Medical examination for professional drivers
The medical examination for professional drivers is a mandatory check conducted to ensure road safety and protect the public from drivers who do not meet certain health standards. This examination is performed by a specialist occupational medicine doctor, and its goal is to determine whether drivers are capable of safe driving and whether they meet the requirements set by legislation. The purpose of this examination is to protect road safety, ensuring that professional drivers do not pose a risk to other road users. It also helps in detecting health issues in drivers that could affect their driving ability, which can then be addressed or managed in a timely manner.
WHAT DOCUMENTATION DO I NEED TO PREPARE?
The following is required:
- Extract from the family medicine doctor's card
- Personal ID
HOW IS TESTING CONDUCTED?
As part of the testing, the following procedures will be carried out:
- Blood sampling and analysis
- ECG
- Vision examination with an orthoptist
- Hearing examination with an audiometer
- NASA balance test
- Psychotest
- Examination by an occupational medicine specialist
