Get a Heavy Vehicle Licence Medical Test

A heavy vehicle licence is something you might need if your job requires you to drive a truck, trailer or roller. However, when you apply for your heavy vehicle licence, you must present a DL9 Medical Certificate. Fortunately, our team is here to support you in acquiring a DL9 Medical Certificate.

When do you need a heavy vehicle licence?

A heavy vehicle license is required to operate a range of vehicles, including; 

• Roller
• Bus
• Truck
• Truck with a trailer

There are different types of vehicle classes, but in our clinic, we often see class 2 truck licences.

Ormiston Medical has a lot of businesses that need the class 2 truck licence, which requires you to obtain a DL9 medical certificate. However, we have to ensure that you’re fit to drive, to earn this certificate.  So come and see our clinic to take a driver’s licence medical check as per the rules and regulations of the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA)

What are the NZTA medical requirements for a class 2 licence?

You must present a medical certificate that meets some preset requirements when applying for a class 2 truck licence. It is necessary that a New Zealand-registered health practitioner must complete your medical certificate. This could be your doctor (GP) at the clinic you’re enrolled at, a registered nurse, a nurse practitioner, or a specialist if appropriate.

The simplest way for you to get a certificate is to ask your GP to complete a Waka Kotahi medical certificate. The certificate must be no more than 60 days old when presenting it to the NZTA. It must also either state that you’re safe to drive or give a set of conditions in which it is safe for you to drive.

What to do to prepare or expect from the medical exam?

A driver’s licence medical examination is very simple and straightforward. Usually, we begin with a driver’s licence eye test. Next, we will ask you to fill out a simple form, from the New Zealand Transport Agency. This form states that you must declare if you have any medical conditions that may require a medical certificate. This is to ensure your safety as well as that of the people you share the road with. You should declare any of the following medical conditions;

• Diabetes 
• High blood pressure
• Cognitive impairment
• Joint problems
• Nervous/mental disorder
• Other conditions which may affect your ability to drive, such as fatigue, disabilities and dementia

Our fantastic team can provide you with the driver’s licence medical assessment to demonstrate you’re fit to drive. Please call customer service to request an appointment with your GP or an Ormiston Nurse, as this cannot be booked via MyIndici Patient Portal