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What should I bring to my D4 medical appointment?

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Written BySari Khaled

Bringing the right documents and information to your D4 medical helps the doctor complete the form accurately and reduces the chance of DVLA delays or requests for clarification.

The appointment is a formal medical assessment. The more clearly your information is presented, the smoother the process is likely to be.

Items you should bring to your appointment

Proof of identity

Bring one of the following:

  • photocard driving licence
  • or passport

Your driver number is required for the D4 form, so your licence is normally preferred.

Glasses or contact lenses (if used for driving)

If you use corrective lenses:

  • bring your glasses and/or contact lenses
  • bring your most recent prescription if available

Some providers will also check uncorrected vision, so both may be needed.

List of current medication

Include:

  • medication names
  • doses
  • how often you take them

Tip: A printed list from your GP or pharmacy is ideal and avoids errors.

Details of relevant medical conditions

If you have ongoing or historical conditions, it is helpful to bring:

  • GP or hospital summary letters
  • discharge or clinic reports (where relevant)
  • previous investigation results (e.g., cardiac or neurological tests)

These are not always required, but they often prevent DVLA follow-ups.

The following items are useful in specific situations.

High blood pressure

Bring:

  • recent home readings (if you monitor at home)
  • or GP blood pressure records

This helps demonstrate whether the condition is stable.

Cardiac conditions

Where applicable, bring:

These are especially helpful if you’ve had:

  • a heart attack
  • stent
  • bypass
  • or angina history

Sleep apnoea

Bring:

  • CPAP compliance report (if available)
  • or confirmation of diagnosis and treatment

Evidence of treatment compliance is often requested by the DVLA.

Neurological or blackout history

Bring:

  • neurologist or hospital letters
  • dates of any episodes
  • investigation results (if completed)

Dates and timelines are significant for DVLA assessment.

Real-world example

A driver with controlled diabetes attends without:

  • medication list
  • or recent clinic letter

The doctor completes the assessment, but marks sections as “information to follow”.

DVLA later writes to the driver for clarification.

The case is not refused, but processing takes longer than necessary.

Preparation usually avoids this.

Key takeaway

Bringing clear, accurate documentation helps ensure the D4 medical is recorded the first time correctly and reduces the likelihood of delays or further evidence requests.

Read our full guide: DVLA D4 Medical — Rules, Forms & Renewal.