OTHER MEDICAL CONDITIONS
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• EPILEPSY Regulations governing this condition were amended in 1996. Drivers can hold an HGV licence providing: a) during the 10 years immediately preceding the date when the licence is granted they (i) have not had an epileptic attack and (ii) they have not required any medication to treat epilepsy; and
b) their driving is not likely to be a danger to the public.
• EYESIGHT
Drivers must be able to read a number plate at 20.5m. If glasses are worn they must also have: a) visual acuity of at least 6/9 in the better eye; b) visual acuity of 6/12 in the worse eye; and C) if these are achieved by correction, the uncorrected visual acuity in each eye must be no less than 3/60.
If you do not meet these requirements you may still be able to get a licence. Ring the DVLA on 01792 783686.
There are 15 other medical conditions which may prevent you holding a licence if you are unable to meet the national recommended guidelines. They include some heart conditions, strokes, hypertension, head injury, alcohol or drug misuse and some malignant conditions.