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Sheffield lorry driver Brian Wilson, 90, passes health MoT
Mr Wilson has been given a clean bill of health by his GP, allowing him to continue driving.
www.bbc.co.uk
For those thinking they are too old for C1 Licence
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I did not find the medical a problem it was waiting 8 months for the DVLA to process the licence that made me sell the motorhome.
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Both the article referred to and some of the posts here seem to assume that a doctor makes a decision on the medical conditions of a C1 licence renewal.
This is not correct. The doctor fills in and signs the D4 form which states what the doctor found.
The decision on fitness is made by the DVLA from the information on the D4 plus any other tests the DVLA require
This is not correct. The doctor fills in and signs the D4 form which states what the doctor found.
The decision on fitness is made by the DVLA from the information on the D4 plus any other tests the DVLA require
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I'm still waiting for my licence back from Swansea. Applied for my second C1 renewal last MAY! Was asked to go to private consultancy (DVLA paying) for a "tread mill" test in Nov. as I had a heart attack in 2020. Consultant told me I had no problems doing it and had passed. Still waiting despite enquiries.
Are these delays just with the C1? I discovered my licence runs out (3-year, not C1) on 4th April n I'm booked on the ferry from home on 17 March. Also discovered that they recommend applying no more than 2 months in advance. However, I was able to complete the online application the other day so fingers crossed.
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Jean
It may depend on why it is a 3-year licence.
If that is for medical reasons, then you may be in the same queue as the C1 people.
Geoff
I thought everyone over 70 was on a 3-year licence?
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Sorry, I thought it was only those needing to renew with a D4 medical not for a 'B' licence.for a car.
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There is hope for me yet then!Sheffield lorry driver Brian Wilson, 90, passes health MoT
Mr Wilson has been given a clean bill of health by his GP, allowing him to continue driving.www.bbc.co.uk
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Every 3 years after 70.
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Sorry to duplicate info. Didn't read to end of thread before adding my Bob's worth.
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I am lucky as I now have a Polish licence and for C1 over 70 the renewal is every 5 years. So my next one will be near age 84. Also the medical here seems quite simple so fingers crossed I should be good again up to near 79.
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