Apply for a driver or taxi medical

You can apply for a medical examination appointment using this form. Make sure you complete all the questions or the form will not be submitted. We will call you back to book your appointment. If you don't hear from us after 2 weeks, please call reception on 01223 364127.

Last Updated: 09/09/2021

Contact Details

Please make sure you complete this accurately as these are the details we will use on your application. Your name and address must match those on your driving licence.

Surname (as it appears on your driving licence) *

Your email address

First name(s) (as it appears on your driving licence) *

Date of birth *

Mobile number (we will use this to contact you to book your appointment) *

Your address including post code (as it appears on your driving licence) *

Driver licensing information

Use this section to tell us about your intended application.

Please tick one or more. *

Taxi/Private Hire - Cambridge City Council

Taxi/Private Hire - South Cambridgeshire District Council

Taxi/Private Hire - Huntingdon District Council

Taxi/Private Hire - Another council not named above

I am applying for an HGV licence

None of the above

Timing

We have a short waiting list of 2-3weeks for appointments. You also need to allow time after the appointment in case there are any other tests which you need to arrange.

What date do you need to submit your application? *

When you come to the appointment we will need to check your ID. Different councils require different documents. We find it best to ask everyone to provide the following:

I understand that I must bring photographic ID (e.g. photo driving licence) *

Yes No

I understand that I must bring a Utility Bill showing my name and address. *

Yes No

Your GP

We need to know the details of the GP surgery where you are registered as a patient.

GP Surgery *

GP Surgery Address including post code *

GP surgery phone number *

Eyesight Testing

We will do a simple eyesight test in your appointment. If you do not pass the test easily, you will be asked to arrange a formal eyesight test with an accredited optician. You must leave enough time between your medical appointment and your application deadline in case you need to do this.

Have you been told you should wear glasses or contact lenses for distance vision (to drive)? *

If you wear glasses or contact lenses to drive, you must bring them with you to your appointment. Please confirm. *

Yes No

If you wear glasses or contact lenses to drive, you must bring a copy of your latest eyesight prescription. You can get one from your optician. Please confirm you understand. *

Yes No

We need to test your eyesight both with and without your lenses/glasses. If you wear contact lenses you must be prepared to remove them during your examination. Please confirm you understand. *

Yes No

Medical History

Tell us about your medical history.

DATA HANDLING

The information you have provided on this form, your personal details and medical information, will used to prepare for your medical examination and to assist us in an efficient examination process against the current Group2 driver standards of fitness to drive. Your information will be held by Huntingdon Road Surgery and our partners (including FPM Group, a webhost), and used in any future medical examinations with us. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the security provided by FPM Group. If you are uncomfortable giving them your data, please contact us directly by phone. We have a duty to report to the DVLA or licensing council anyone who is found not fit to drive, otherwise we will not share your information with any third party without your consent. During the appointment you will be asked if you consent to us sharing the information with your chosen licensing authority or the DVLA should they contact us. Please read the PRIVACY STATEMENT on our website for more information about how we store, share and use your personal data. *

Please click "yes" and the forward arrow to submit your form. You should see a green message confirming that your form has been submitted successfully. *

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