"Lolo81 Fri 03-Jul-20 17:21:52
My DH is a coach driver and since he turned 50 he has been required to undergo medicals (which we pay for) in order to maintain his professional licence. Off the top of my head it’s every 5 years he needs to go and be checked and I think that reduced down to bi-annually from 60."
That's correct Lola, all commercial drivers, that's those who have had to train to pass a special driving test, like truck and bus drivers, have to undergo a medical examination when their licence comes up for renewal, every five years. They also have to have an eye test. The medical must be performed by a doctor and the eye test by an ophthalmologist. Both examinations are rigorous and thorough.
As Lola pointed out, the time between examinations reduces at 60 to biannually, then at 65 it drops to annually.
Rather than a cut off age, it is feasible to apply the above criteria to older drivers. The DVLA would use the notes taken from the two examinations to assess whether or not the applicant can continue to drive.
I've got another 'keen'... Ouch!
Well Labour’s “patriotism” didn’t last very long, did it? 🇬🇧
Last weekend, in Rutland, the first statue in Britain of the late Elizabeth II was unveiled.
What are these orange stains that have appeared on my hands overnight?