Commercial Drivers Medical
Commercial Drivers Medical Assessments Brisbane, QLD.
Commercial drivers licence medicals are routinely carried out by our doctors at Narangba Station Medical Centre. If you drive, or intend to drive a vehicle for commercial reasons (e.g. a class MR, HR, HC or MC vehicle, drive a bus or a personalised transport service), you will need to have regular medical reviews as per Queensland road laws.
At Narangba Station Medical Centre, we undertake all types of commercial drivers medical assessments in an efficient and professional manner. Simply tell your assessing doctor what commercial driving medical you require and we will ensure that the appropriate tests are undertaken correctly under the right commercial standards. To book a commercial driving medical assessment, call (07) 3521 4333 or book online via our online booking system. Alternatively, you can download the AMS Connect App to book an appointment directly from your phone.
Commercial Fitness To Drive Reports
Additionally to commercial drivers medicals, we can also assist with medicals for Fitness to Drive reports. While not every commercial driver needs this (they are often obtained voluntarily or at the request of the employer), Fitness to Drive assessments have three stages:
- AFTD2022 - Driver Health Questionnaire
- AFTD2022 - Clinical Assessment Record
- AFTD2022 - Fitness to Drive Report
These forms have been developed to support health assessments for fitness for duty for commercial vehicle drivers. They are intended to facilitate assessments required for schemes such as TruckSafeOpens and NHVAS Fatigue Management Accreditation distinctly from driver licensing.
It should also be noted that commercial drivers can also seek a fitness to drive health assessment themselves if they are self-employed or need to have a Fitness to Drive Report in order to apply for a job.
Opening Hours
We're open 7 days a week with late-night availability on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Weekend appointments are also available to all patients.
Book your commercial drivers medical today!
Don’t wait until the last minute to obtain or renew your medical certificate for your commercial drivers licence. Ensure your safety and compliance with Queensland driving laws by booking your private medical assessment at Narangba Station Medical Centre today!
How It Works
To complete your commercial drivers medical assessment, please follow the steps below:
- Step 1: Book an appointment with one of our friendly doctors.
- Step 2: Print a copy of the F3712 and F3195 commercial drivers form.
- Step 3: Print a copy of the F2978 (New) or F2979 (Renewals) form.
- Step 3: On both forms, complete Part 1 prior to your appointment.
- Step 4: Read all forms carefully prior to your appointment.
- Step 5: Attend your appointment 10 minutes before schedule.
- Step 6: Your doctor will then perform a series of assessments as required by law.
After completing the F3195 Private and Commercial Vehicle Driver’s Health Assessment, your doctor will then complete the Medical Certificate for Motor Vehicle Driver (form F3712) for you to present to the Department of Transport and Main Roads. In addition to the F3712 and F3195 forms, you will also need to complete your Driver Authorisation Form.
It is recommended that you complete the health questionnaire prior to attending your appointment and if you need to wear glasses, contact lenses or hearing aids when driving, bring these with you to the assessment.
Please Note: If you do not have access to a printer or have issues with downloading the medical form, please arrive 15-20 minutes early to your appointment and our reception team will be able to provide you with a copy for you to complete prior to your booking.
Our Fees
Narangba Station Medical Centre is a mixed billing medical practice. The cost of commercial driving medical assessments are $180.00 + GST. Unfortunately, as this health assessment is for work purposes, commercial drivers health checks are not eligible for medicare rebates. However, we will provide you with a tax invoice for your records.
Additionally, we find that some of our patients are able to claim this expense back from the company they are working with.
For more details on pricing, please visit our fees page.
What To Expect?
Our commercial driving medical assessments are designed to be thorough yet straightforward. We ensure that you can get back on the road with confidence while complying with the law.
Your commercial driving medical assessment should take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete and you can expect the following assessments:
1. Health Review
We conduct a comprehensive review of your overall health, focusing on chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis that might affect your driving abilities.
2. Vision Test
Our vision test ensures that your eyesight meets the required standards for driving. This includes tests for visual acuity, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
3. Mobility Check
We assess your physical ability to operate a vehicle, including your range of motion, strength, and coordination. This ensures you can comfortably and safely control your vehicle.
4. Cognitive Evaluation
This involves a series of tests to assess your cognitive functions, including memory and reaction time. It’s crucial for drivers to process information and make quick decisions.
Why Choose NSMC?
At NSMC, we understand how important it is to efficiently and accurately complete government required assessments to keep you out on the road and earning an income. Our experienced medical team, led by Dr. Madhu Lakshmaiah, offer high-quality, holistic medical services to our wider community here in Narangba. We’re conveniently located next to Narangba Train Station with free onsite accessible parking, onsite pathology and local pharmacy close by. Here's some other reasons why patients choose Narangba Station Medical Centre:
Truck Drivers Medical Assessment
One of the most common commercial fitness to drive medicals we complete is for truck drivers in Queensland. As a heavy good vehicle driver, the demand on your body is greater than that of a private vehicle driver. You are on the roads longer and the complexities of your vehicle require good vision, physical ability and cognitive capacity.
For licensing purposes, the commercial vehicle driver standards apply to drivers of medium rigid vehicles and larger. Of which, the specific requirements for medical assessments for commercial licensing (whether assessments are required and how often) differ between the states and territories.
To find out more about fitness to drive standards for truck drivers, visit the commercial drivers page on the official Austroads website.
Taxi Drivers Medical Assessment
Similarly to truck drivers, public passenger vehicle licence holders such as taxi drivers, Uber rideshare drivers and restricted hire car drivers are also required to undergo commercial fitness-to-drive medical assessments, given the unique demands of their profession.
As a passenger vehicle driver, not only are you driving for long periods of time, sharp cognitive abilities are also paramount to ensure passenger safety and comfort. The medical assessments ensure that drivers meet the necessary health criteria to safely operate their vehicles.
To book a drivers medical for public passenger vehicle drivers, simply call us on (07) 3521 4333 or book online via our online booking system. Alternatively, you can download the AMS Connect App to book an appointment directly from your phone.
Book your commercial drivers medical today!
Book your commercial driving medical assessment with Narangba Station Medical Centre today. Call us on (07) 3521 4333 or click the link below to book an appointment online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you still have questions about commcerical driving medicals in Queensland? No problem! Here are the most commonly asked questions our GP's receive about safe commercial driving in Brisbane and surrounds.
Yes. As part of Queensland road laws, to obtain a Queensland issued commercial driver authorisation, you must submit a commercial driver medical certificate with your application.
A commercial driver medical certificate will remain current for up to 5 years from the date it was issued by the medical practitioner.
However, a conditional medical certificate may be issued by the medical practitioner for a lesser period, especially if you suffer from a medical condition that requires more regular assessment.
Driver authorisation cannot be issued past the expiry date of a medical certificate.
If you are aged 75 and over you must submit a medical certificate issued for a commercial vehicle driver to Transport and Main Roads on an annual basis. You can align the expiry date of your driver authorisation with your driver licence so that only one medical is required. For more info, checkout our over 75 driving medical assessment page.
A commercial driver medical certificate will remain current for up to 5 years from the date it was issued by the medical practitioner. When it expires, you’ll be required to renew it.
However, if you suffer from a medical condition that requires more regular assessment, a conditional medical certificate may be issued by the medical practitioner for a period less than 5 years.
For commercial drivers over 75, you’ll need to complete a medical annually.
Yes, we are pleased to offer free parking to all patients of Narangba Station Medical Centre. When you arrive for your appointment, look for the parking bays directly outside the building with our logo marked on a reserved sign. Should these bays be occupied, there is also plenty of parking throughout the Narangba Village shopping complex.
Contact & Bookings
To make an appointment, please call reception or use our online booking system via the button below. You can also visit our contact page to see further details about our location and directions.
Bookings are available from as early as 7AM on weekdays and Saturday. We are also open Sunday afternoon and late evening on Tuesday and Thursday until 8:30PM.
Can't find us? - We are situated across the road from Narangba Train Station next to the Narangba Village shopping complex. Look for signs for Narangba Health Centre and IGA.
Serving patients in Narangba, Burpengary, Dakabin, Deception Bay, Morayfield, North Lakes and North Brisbane surrounds