If you want to drive a bus in the UK, you need to pass a medical exam known as the D4 Medical Examination Report. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore what’s involved in this essential test, so you can hit the road with confidence. If you’re aspiring to be a bus driver in the UK or…

The eye test for an HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) medical is a critical component of the process for obtaining or renewing an HGV driver's license in the United Kingdom. The test is intended to guarantee that HGV drivers meet specific vision standards in order to safely operate large vehicles on the road. During the eye test,…

How long does a D4 medical last? In the UK, drivers of Large Goods Vehicles (LGVs) and Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) are required to undergo regular vision and medical assessments to ensure their fitness to drive. These assessments are conducted by qualified healthcare professionals, including doctors, opticians, and optometrists. The D4 medical report is a…

Where Can I Get An HGV Medical? Fancy a new career in Heavy Goods Vehicle and long haul driving? It’s a rewarding career that pays well – but are you up to the task? When you want to apply for an HGV license in the UK, it’s not as simple as showing up for the…

What Medical Do I Need to Drive An HGV Lorry? Thinking of pursuing a career driving Heavy Goods Vehicles? Ensuring your fitness to drive is the first step of the process. Here is everything you need to know about medicals and HGV lorry driving in the UK. Driving a lorry isn’t as easy as jumping behind…

Long Hours On The Road – How To Fix It? Long haul drivers, heavy goods vehicle drivers, and those of us tasked with shipping, spend long hours on the road. The average driving day is 9 hours long in the UK, meaning the road becomes boring. How do you keep yourself entertained? The average lorry…

HGV Medicals – What I Need To Know? Considering a career as a long haul driver? It’s a hard job with great pay and benefits, but once you reach a certain age you must prove to the DVLA your fitness is good enough to do it. HGV medicals help you to do this. Here’s everything…

Stress and Driving: What You Need to Know? Not everyone experiences intense stress on the road, but when you do it can be debilitating. Here is everything you need to know about stress and driving in one place. Driving isn’t the head-in-the-zone relaxation experience that some of us think it is – especially when you drive…