Health and Medical Fitness to Drive Flashcards

What is the minimum distance at which a PCV licence holder must be able to read a vehicle number plate in good daylight?

Answer: 20 metres

Group 2 licence holders, including PCV drivers, must be able to read a standard number plate at 20 metres in good daylight.

How often must PCV drivers aged between 45 and 65 undergo a medical examination to renew their licence?

Answer: Every 5 years

PCV drivers must have a medical at age 45, then every 5 years until age 65, after which annual medicals are required.

Your doctor prescribes you new medication. What should you do before driving your PCV?

Answer: Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether it could affect your driving

Any medication that could impair driving ability must be checked with a doctor or pharmacist before a PCV driver operates a vehicle.

You develop a medical condition likely to last more than 3 months that may affect your ability to drive safely. Who must you inform?

Answer: Both the DVLA and your employer

A PCV driver must notify both the DVLA and their employer of any medical condition likely to affect safe driving.

What is the legal breath alcohol limit for PCV drivers in England and Wales?

Answer: 35 micrograms per 100ml of breath

The legal breath alcohol limit for all drivers including PCV drivers in England and Wales is 35 micrograms per 100ml of breath.

You feel very drowsy partway through your PCV driving shift. What should you do?

Answer: Stop in a safe place and rest until you are alert enough to drive safely

Drowsy driving is extremely dangerous; the only safe action is to stop in a safe place and rest before continuing.

A PCV driver has been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnoea. What must they do?

Answer: Inform the DVLA and must not drive until the condition is assessed and treated

Sleep apnoea is a notifiable condition; the driver must inform the DVLA and must not drive until it is properly assessed and managed.