Bus Driver Medicals
Southampton & Portsmouth
PCV & Bus Driver Medicals near me
Bus driver medicals medicals in Southampton & Portsmouth
Get medically approved to drive a bus, coach or minibus – fast.
D2/D4 medicals for passenger carrying vehicle drivers in south east England.
Bus licence renewal coming up?
Or ready to start your public service vehicle driving career?
DVLA Driver Medicals supports drivers of passenger carrying vehicles across the south, with quick, affordable and reliable D4 medical examinations and certificates.
Get seen at a time and place that suits you; including evenings, weekends and last minute appointments. With over ten years of expertise in medical evaluations and reports, you can depend on us to get it right
£50
PCV & Bus Driver Medicals
Evening & weekend appointments at a venue that suits you; for only £50 to £55 per person.
Medical requirements for bus drivers and PSV / PCV licences explained
The DVLA’s medical requirements for bus drivers are the same D4 standard as other Group 2 vocational driving licences.
There are two categories of PCV licence: If you drive minibuses with 9 to 16 passenger seats, a D4 medical is essential for getting or renewing your Category D1 licence.
You’ll need a valid D4 medical certificate to get or renew a Category D licence, which enables you to drive buses, coaches or any other passenger carrying vehicle (PCV) with more than 16 passenger seats.
Likewise,
- When you first start your PCV driving career, you’ll need to apply for a provisional D2 licence, which requires a valid D4 medical report. (You won’t need a new D4 when you pass your Driver CPC qualification.)
- Your PCV licence will then need to be renewed every five years, but your D4 report will remain valid until you reach the age of 45.
- Once you’re 45 or older, you’ll need a new D4 medical every five years in order to renew your licence.
- Once you’re 65 or older, your PCV licence needs to be renewed every year, and a new D4 medical will be required every year to secure your licence renewal.
What is a PSV licence?
This was the standard licence required of both drivers and operators of Category D vehicles such as buses, coaches, and minibuses. Regulatory changes in 1992 abolished the PSV for drivers and replaced it with the current PCV licence.
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Group discounts for PCV driver teams, employers medicals
Need to get your entire driver personnel medically qualified to drive?
Save time and money on PCV driver medicals, with group discounts for at least four driver medical exams provided on-site at your premises on the same day.
Get in touch online to find out more today.
Your PCV & Bus Driver Medicals – questions answered
Who can carry out a D4 PCV / PSV medical?
D4 medical examinations and reports for PCV drivers must be carried out by a UK licensed and General Medical Council (GMC) registered practitioner.
Rest assured, the experienced doctors at DVLA Driver Medicals are fully UK licensed and GMC registered.
What’s involved in a D4 medical?
Most D4 medical examinations for PCV drivers will include the following:
- Medical history questionnaire: covering a comprehensive range of medical factors including epilepsy, diabetes, hypertension and more
- Cardiovascular exam: covering the heart, lungs and blood vessels
- Blood pressure test: taking a reading to see if your blood pressure is healthy or too high/low
- Eyesight test: checking if your vision is satisfactory to drive a PCV or needs correction
Your employer may also require you to complete a urine sample test, which can be provided as part of your medical exam.
How much does a PCV medical cost?
Most D4 medical providers will charge between £150 and £180 for a single medical exam. At DVLA Driver Medicals, our prices are different.
We can provide affordable PCV medicals for just £50 to £55 per individual medical; plus there’s also group discounts available for 4 or more customers.
Where will I need to go for my test?
It’s your choice!
Our team can arrange a convenient venue local to you within the Southampton/Portsmouth area; or alternatively we can carry out your medical exam on-site at your employer’s premises.
What will I need to bring to my medical exam?
You’ll be asked to bring:
- A valid photo ID (such as a driving licence or passport)
- Your medical history record
You should also bring the following if they’re applicable to you:
- Your glasses and/or contact lenses and optical prescription
- Your medication prescriptions
If you’re unable to bring these items, please let us know as soon as possible.
Help! I’ve forgotten or lost these items on the day of the test; what should I do?
Please remember to bring these items with you, but don’t panic if you’ve forgotten them or can’t find them; just let us know as soon as possible.
Photo ID is required as an absolute minimum in order to process your exam. If you’re unable to bring this, we may be able to reschedule your airside medical appointment at no extra cost depending on notice given. (Please note that an appointment may only be rescheduled once, and appointments are not transferable between individuals.)
I’m worried about the exam; will that affect my blood pressure reading?
Employment-related medical exams can be nerve-wracking for some of our patients; particularly those in high-pressure industries such as aviation.
While stress and anxiety can temporarily raise our blood pressure, our medical doctors work to prevent nerves from affecting your airside medical results.
Unlike other D4 medical providers, you’ll have plenty of time to settle in; and if your first reading is particularly high, we’ll take a 15 minute break for you to relax before taking additional readings.
What happens if I fail my PCV medical?
Don’t worry; if you fail your first D4 medical from a correctable issue (such as a need for glasses to correct vision), we can often provide a return consultation absolutely free.
What if I need to cancel my test appointment?
Please get in touch with us as soon as possible if you need to cancel your appointment. Depending on the amount of notice given, we may be able to reschedule your appointment at no extra cost to you.
(Please note that an appointment may only be rescheduled once, and appointments are not transferable between individuals.)
Where can I park?
Our team will always aim to arrange a venue with convenient parking. Local parking arrangements at the venue will be shared with you when arranging your appointment.
If you have any special parking needs, please let us know when booking your appointment.
Remember, our team can often provide appointments at your workplace if desired; just ask!
Get in touch
Ready to book your PCV medical? Or need more info on our D2 & D4 medical services?
Drop us a line via our enquiry form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible within 24 hours.