Driver medical examinations for workplace and professional drivers.
A driver medical examination assesses health factors that could affect an employee’s ability to drive safely while performing work-related duties. Employees who drive for work carry responsibility for the vehicle and the people around them, while long-distance travel and the operation of heavy vehicles can place particular demands on vision, concentration and physical health.
The examination may support an application for a professional driving permit or form part of an employer’s medical fitness requirements for a driving role.
Medical assessment based on driving duties.
The examination should take account of the type of vehicle, working environment and duties performed. A professional truck driver may require an assessment suited to long-distance driving, while an employee operating a vehicle on an industrial site may face site-specific risks.
A driver medical may include:
- Medical and occupational history
- Physical examination
- Vision screening
- Blood pressure and basic health measurements
- Hearing assessment where relevant
- Additional tests linked to the role
Our vision screening service includes visual acuity, colour vision, depth perception and peripheral vision assessments for drivers and operators.
We offer clinic, mobile and on-site medical examinations for transport and logistics workforces.
Applicants for a South African professional driving permit must submit the prescribed medical certificate application form as part of the PrDP process. Employers may also request medical fitness assessments for employees who drive company vehicles or operate vehicles in industrial and logistics environments.
A driver medical examination can identify concerns that require further assessment before placement in a driving role. Periodic reassessment may also be relevant where driving forms a central part of the employee’s work.