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Health and Medical Fitness to Drive Flashcards

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  1. What is the minimum visual acuity required in the better eye for a Group 2 PCV licence?

    Answer: 6/7.5

    Group 2 licence holders must have visual acuity of at least 6/7.5 in the better eye and at least 6/60 in the worse eye.

  2. A PCV driver used recreational drugs at the weekend and feels fine on Monday morning. What should they be aware of?

    Answer: Some drugs impair driving ability for days after use even when the person feels fine

    Many recreational drugs, including cannabis, can impair driving ability for days after use even when the person no longer feels the subjective effects.

  3. Under UK drug driving law, at what threshold can a PCV driver be prosecuted for driving with illegal drugs in their system?

    Answer: Any detectable level above the near-zero legal limit for illegal drugs

    UK drug driving law sets near-zero thresholds for illegal drugs, meaning any detectable level above that limit can lead to prosecution.

  4. What is the correct way for a PCV driver to manage fatigue on a long-distance coach journey?

    Answer: Plan regular rest breaks into the journey schedule

    Planning regular rest breaks is the correct fatigue management strategy; stimulants and comfort measures are not safe long-term solutions.

  5. A PCV driver notices their distance vision has deteriorated and they struggle to read road signs. What must they do?

    Answer: Stop driving and seek an eye test before driving again

    A PCV driver with deteriorated vision that no longer meets the legal standard must not drive until their eyesight has been tested and corrected.

  6. You are prescribed medication and the pharmacist's label states 'may cause drowsiness'. What should you do as a PCV driver?

    Answer: Not drive and contact your doctor to discuss alternatives or adjusted timing

    A 'may cause drowsiness' warning means the driver must not drive and should consult their doctor about an alternative medication or adjusted dosing schedule.

  7. The DVLA refuses a PCV driver's licence application on medical grounds. What right does the driver have?

    Answer: The right to appeal to a magistrates' court

    A driver refused a licence on medical grounds has the legal right to appeal the DVLA's decision to a magistrates' court.