HGV and Driver Guides

Last updated: 2 November 2026

Free guides for lorry, bus and car drivers from HGV Medical Sheffield, based on GOV.UK and DVLA guidance.

Book your HGV / D4 medical with Dr Stephen R Walton
Sheffield S12 -- £80 for 30 minute GP examination

HGV training guides

• How to become an HGV driver
• HGV licence categories
• Driver CPC explained
• HGV training costs and funding

Medical guides for lorry and bus drivers

• Download the D4 form
• How to fill in the D4
• HGV eyesight standards
• HGV and diabetes
• HGV and sleep apnoea
• HGV and blood pressure
• HGV after a heart attack or stent
• HGV medical FAQ
• Why drivers fail the HGV medical

Medical guides for car drivers

• Medical conditions to tell the DVLA
• Driving after a heart attack, stent or heart surgery
• Driving with epilepsy or after a first seizure
• Car eyesight rules and the number plate test