Have you or someone you know been asked to take a driver's medical examination? Here's what to do and what to expect.
After receiving your Driver Medical Examination form, you'll have 45 days to complete and submit it. It's important to submit it on time-if you miss that deadline your licence may be cancelled.
To complete your Driver Medical Examination form, you'll need to take it to a doctor. When you make your appointment, be sure to let the doctor know it's for a driver's medical examination.
After your form is submitted, RoadSafetyBC will review it. If a medical condition might be of concern, they might request additional information, or an Enhanced Road Assessment if you hold a Class 5/7 or road test re-examination if you hold a Class 1-4 or Class 6.
There are many reasons why a driver might need to have a medical examination. Here are the most common:
A couple of months before you turn 80, you'll receive a notice to take a medical examination. You'll need to take a medical exam at age 80, 85 and every two years following.
If you have an on-going or reported medical condition that might affect your ability to drive, you'll be asked to take a driver's medical exam. The type and frequency of the exams is determined by RoadSafetyBC.
Upon each application and renewal of a driver’s licence, you will be asked to declare any new or ongoing medical or physical condition. Please let us know if you would like privacy while doing so. ICBC is committed to ensuring your privacy as well as making reasonable accommodation for those with disabilities.
As a commercial driver, you'll take a medical exam when applying for your licence, as well as on a scheduled basis after that. A doctor usually charges you a fee for these exams.
If you've been asked to take your routine commercial medical examination but no longer need your commercial licence, you may choose to downgrade it and opt out of the exam.
To downgrade your licence, contact us or book an appointment to visit an ICBC driver licensing office.
If you've downgraded your commercial licence less than three years ago, you may be able to get it back without taking any tests other than the medical examination.
To apply, book an appointment to visit an ICBC driver licensing office.
If you have any questions about your licence and the driver's medical exam, please contact us.