Taxi Medical

For most people, it’s just a formality they have to go through to obtain their license, but some people find out about underlying conditions through these medicals, which can be helpful in starting treatments early.

Taxi Medical Test

Your medical test shouldn’t last long, with most appointments taking around 30 minutes to complete. You’ll be tested on your vision and blood pressure, and the practitioner might take some bloods to check for things like drug use or certain conditions that might affect your suitability.

Ideally, you should arrive at your appointment well hydrated, calm, and in plenty of time to relax beforehand. Otherwise you might get a high blood pressure reading which could affect your outcome.

Taxi driver medical requirements

All taxi drivers are required to be healthy enough to operate a car with passengers, which means being free from drugs and not likely to become drowsy or have a seizure at the wheel.

Essentially, the requirements include being free from any neurological or sleep conditions that might affect your consciousness or concentration. You should also have healthy vital signs and good vision to pass without any queries.

If you do have a medical condition, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re excluded from becoming a taxi driver, it might just mean you need further investigations for a clinician to be happy to sign you off.

Taxi driver medicals in Wigan

Ready Health provides taxi medicals for the community of Standish and those further afield. Just a short drive from Wigan and Greater Manchester, we’re an ideal health hub for taxi businesses based in the North West.

Taxi medical cost

You can expect to pay around £80 for a complete taxi medical in the UK, but at Ready Health, we charge just £ For a 30-minute appointment with one of our experienced clinicians – including a full report submitted to the DVLA.