Driver Medical Guides
Free, doctor-written guides covering everything you need to know about driver medicals, DVLA forms, and licensing requirements.
What Is…
D4 Medical Form Guide | SWDM
Everything you need to know about the D4 medical form for HGV, PCV, and bus drivers. What it covers, where to get one, and how SWDM can help.
5 min readGroup 2 Medical Explained | Group 1 vs 2 | SWDM
What is a Group 2 medical? Plain-English guide to Group 1 vs Group 2 licences, who needs one, and what the examination involves.
4 min readLGV Medical Explained | Cost, Exam & HGV Difference | SWDM
What is an LGV medical? This guide explains what the examination involves, how much it costs, and clears up the LGV vs HGV question.
5 min readPCV Medical Guide for Bus & Coach Drivers | SWDM
What is a PCV medical? Complete guide for bus and coach drivers covering the exam, cost, and how it compares to the HGV medical.
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What to Expect
Your First HGV Medical | What to Expect | SWDM
Nervous about your first HGV medical? Here's exactly what happens, what to bring, and how to prepare. No surprises, no stress.
5 min readHGV Medical: What to Expect | SWDM
Wondering what happens at an HGV medical? Step-by-step guide covering every check, from the eyesight test to blood pressure, so you know exactly what to expect.
5 min readSame-Day Driver Medical | Book Today | SWDM
Need an urgent driver medical? South Wales Driver Medicals offers same-day appointments across South Wales and Bristol. Here's how to book and what to bring.
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Pricing
D4 Medical: GP vs Specialist Clinic Compared | SWDM
Can your GP do a D4 medical? Honest comparison of GP vs specialist clinic covering cost, wait times, and what to expect.
4 min readDriver Medical Cost UK 2026 | HGV, Taxi & D4 Prices
How much does a driver medical cost? Compare SWDM pricing for HGV, D4, taxi, and other driver medicals with typical GP fees.
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Medical Conditions
Diabetes & Driving DVLA Rules | SWDM
DVLA diabetes rules for car, HGV, LGV and PCV drivers. Type 1 and Type 2 rules, insulin requirements, and what happens at your medical.
8 min readSleep Apnoea & Driving DVLA Rules | SWDM
DVLA sleep apnoea rules for Group 2 drivers. What happens at your medical, CPAP treatment requirements, and how to keep your HGV or PCV licence.
8 min readDVLA Blood Pressure Limits for Drivers | SWDM
DVLA blood pressure limits for Group 1 and Group 2 drivers. What happens if your reading is high on the day, and how to prepare for your medical.
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Licensing
HGV Medical Renewal Guide | When & How to Renew | SWDM
HGV medical renewal guide: when to renew by age, what to expect, and how to book your next D4 medical in South Wales.
5 min readSection 88 Driving While Waiting for DVLA | SWDM
Can you drive while waiting for your DVLA licence renewal? Section 88 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 explained for HGV, LGV and PCV drivers.
8 min readTaxi Medical Requirements | What It Involves | SWDM
Taxi medical guide: what the examination involves, which councils require one, how much it costs, and how to book in South Wales.
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