Can I drive with my medical condition?
Getting a medical assessment
Visit your doctor
If you have a health concern that is likely to make your driving less safe, you need to talk to your doctor. Your doctor will help you understand the impact of any illness, disability or medical condition on your driving. Also talk to your doctor if you have a medical condition that's getting worse.
If your doctor decides that your condition could make your driving less safe, you’ll need to have a medical assessment to see if you meet the national Assessing Fitness to Drive standards.
Prepare for your doctor’s appointment
- Make an appointment to see your doctor. Let them know that you would like your fitness to drive assessed as they may need to allow more time than a standard visit.
- Complete part 1 of the Medical Certificate for Drivers (F3712) form before your appointment to give to your doctor.
- If possible, complete part 1 of the Private and Commercial Vehicle Driver’s Health Assessment (F3195) form as this will help your doctor.
- Make sure you have your driver licence with you.
- Take your glasses or contact lenses with you, if you need to wear them when driving.
What to ask your doctor
At your appointment, ask your doctor to assess your medical fitness to drive.
You must let your doctor know if you also:
- drive or intend to drive a heavy vehicle
- are authorised, or applying, to drive a public passenger vehicle, such as a bus, taxi, rideshare or limousine.
Specialist assessment
Sometimes your doctor may decide that a medical specialist qualified in managing your medical condition will also need to assess you. Your doctor will need this specialist’s report before completing your Medicate Certificate for Driver form.
For example, you may need to do a practical driving assessment with an occupational therapist who is qualified to do this.
Ask your doctor, if you're eligible for an interim medical certificate if there's a delay before you can get a specialist appointment.
What you need to do next
If your doctor decides that you have a medical condition that affects your driving, you'll need to give us your Medical certificate for Driver form.
Read more about:
In this guide:
- Getting a medical assessment
- Medical certificate for drivers
- Medications and treatments
- How medical conditions affect your licence
- We're suspending or cancelling your licence for medical reasons
- Driving again if your medical condition improves