Over 75 Driving Medicals
Over 75 Drivers Medical Certificates and Assessments Narangba, QLD.
Reinstated on August 1, 2022, Queensland law mandates that drivers aged 75 and over must complete an annual medical assessment and carry a valid motor vehicle medical certificate (Form F3712) at all times while driving. This certificate confirms their fitness to drive safely and includes any specific conditions that must be adhered to.
At Narangba Station Medical Centre, we recognise the importance of maintaining your independence while ensuring road safety for both yourself and others. As such, we specialise in providing quick and hassle-free medical assessments for drivers aged 75 and over in Brisbane, ensuring you meet legal requirements with minimal disruption to your daily routine.
How It Works
To complete your assessment and obtain your over 75 drivers medical certificate, follow these 5 simple steps:
- Step 1: Make a booking at Narangba Station Medical Centre.
- Step 2: Print a copy of the F3712 Form (Download Here)
- Step 3: Complete section 1 of the form prior to your booking.
- Step 4: Attend your appointment at the time of booking.
- Step 5: Your GP then perform a series of medical assessments.
Once your doctor has signed the form, tear off the medical certificate portion and carry it with you whenever you drive, making sure the review/expiry date can be read. You must show your medical certificate to a police officer when requested.
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.
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.
Be safe. Book your senior drivers medical today!
Don’t wait until the last minute to obtain or renew your medical certificate for drivers over 75 in Queensland. Ensure your safety and compliance with Queensland driving laws by booking your private medical assessment at Narangba Station Medical Centre today!
Our Fees
Regular Patients: For regular patients of the practice, a standard consultation fee applies to driving medicals for patients over the age of 75. Here, we will also complete your over 75 health assessment at the same time.
New Patients: For new patients to the practice, the cost of your over 75 driving medical assessment is $150 + GST. Unfortunately, while general seniors health checks are bulk billed, driving medicals are exempt from Medicare rebates.
For more information, see our fees page
What To Expect?
Our driving medical assessments for seniors are designed to be thorough yet straightforward. That's why we ensure that you can get back on the road with confidence whilst complying with all legal requirements of the assessment. Your 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?
Conveniently located next to Narangba Train Station, NSMC combines accessibility, affordability, and high-quality medical services to meet the diverse healthcare needs of north Brisbane residents. Our experienced medical team, led by Dr. Madhu Lakshmaiah, ensures personalised, patient-centred care with holistic solutions to a variety of health concerns. We're open 7 days a week with after-hours availability and our patients also benefit from the convenience of on-site blood tests, free parking, and proximity to a local pharmacy.
Why do I need a certificate?
In Queensland, drivers aged 75 and over are legally required to carry a valid medical certificate to ensure their fitness to drive. This regulation mandates an annual health assessment, with the certificate valid for 13 months; detailing any specific conditions that must be followed.
The primary aim is to enhance road safety by ensuring senior drivers are physically and mentally capable of driving. As such, drivers of 75 years of age and over must undergo an annual medical review to maintain their licence, even if they have a longer-term licence. If the driver has or develops a medical condition that could affect their driving, regular medical tests or assessments are required.
By having a valid medical certificate, you are demonstrating adherence to Queensland’s driving laws, avoiding fines and penalties, and reassuring other drivers and their loved ones that you can drive safely.
How does age affect driving?
As you age, changes in vision, movement, and information processing can significantly affect your driving abilities. In particular, as you reach 75 years of age, your vision can deteriorate, making it harder to focus, see details like traffic signs, and notice obstacles.
Furthermore, medical conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetes can also impair vision. Therefore, to maintain good vision for driving, it's crucial to have regular eye check-ups, keep your glasses prescription up to date and obtain regular health checks. Some senior drivers also consider modifying their driving patterns to avoid night driving, or driving within peak periods to increase safety on the road.
As such, when planning trips, you should consider your comfort level with merging onto busy freeways, changing lanes in traffic, navigating unfamiliar routes, and handling busy intersections or roundabouts.
Be safe. Book your senior drivers medical today!
Book your senior 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 over 75 year old driving medicals in Queensland? No problem! Here are the most commonly asked questions our GP's receive about safe senior driving in Brisbane and surrounds.
On average, your seniors drivers medical assessment will take between 15-20 minutes to complete. Please note: If you have not completed part one of your certificate or are unable to arrive on time, the length of time it takes to complete your medical assessment may increase.
Yes, should your doctor deem you fit to drive, they will complete the certificate with you on the day of your appointment.
Once your doctor has completed and signed the form, tear off the medical certificate portion and carry it with you whenever you drive, making sure the review/expiry date can be read. You must show your medical certificate to a police officer when requested.
As of August 1, 2022, Queensland law states that all drivers over 75 years of age must complete an annual driving medical assessment and carry a valid motor vehicle medical certificate (Form F3712) at all times while driving.
This means that if you are 75 or over, and want to keep driving, you must go back to your doctor at least every year. This does not affect the expiry date of your driver licence, which is shown on your driver licence.
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