There medical examination for the driving licence it is a fundamental measure to obtain the ability to drive without any type of impediment, an obligation that must be respected not only to obtain the driving license, but also when renewing it. It’s not so easy to navigate this universe of bureaucracy, navigating costs, documents and other items that become essential to achieving the desired goal, that of being able to get behind the wheel without too many worries.
The regulations in force link the obtaining of the license to psychophysical conditions. Only in the case of traffic lights seen by the doctor – and after having passed the theory and practical exams – can one drive a two, three or four-wheeled vehicle. Checking health conditions has been a constant for Italian motorists for a long time. Even in the case of license renewal a medical examiner considers and evaluates the physical condition of the licensee. In particular the visual and auditory ones.
The first step of the certified medical examination is the in-person meeting with the trusted doctor, or family doctor. This is the general practitioner, the one who is aware of the presence of diseases and medications taken, both in the past and in the present. So, here’s how does it work and what does it consist of the certified medical examination.
Medical examination, the essential certificate
The target for which the obligation of a medical examination for the driving license was launched is the evaluation of physical and psychological abilities of the potential motorist, so as to be sure that he cannot be a danger to himself and others, starting with pedestrians and continuing through to all other road users. There medical examination is mandatory and must be carried out both on the occasion of first obtaining the driving licence, and in the case of license renewal.
First you need to go to the general practitionerwho will issue, in case of suitability, the medical history certificateor a document certifying these items in particular:
- cardiovascular, endocrine or neurological system problems;
- presence of diabetes mellitus, epilepsy or joint, blood or urogenital diseases;
- any mental pathologies;
- any addictions to alcohol, psychotropic substances or drugs;
- possible pathologies of the visual or auditory system.
In any case, it is a certification that has a higher value than the self-certification in force until 2010. The second step consists in booking the medical examiner visit. However, maximum attention must be paid to duration of the medical history certificate: This must be used within three months of its releaseso it is best to move in time to prevent this from expiring.
The control of the ASL
Once you get the medical history certificateyou need to go to a doctor authorized by the ASL. Alternatively, in addition to the doctors operating in the local health authority of the area in which one resides, a person can contact a driving school, doctors who work in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, military doctors on permanent duty, the medical corps of the State Police, the Fire Brigade, Medical Inspectors of the State Railways or doctors of the Ministry of Labour.
The doctor then checks the medical history certificate and then carries out an examination. Specifically he deals with:
- carry out an eye examination, in which he verifies that there is a visual acuity of at least seven tenths with at least two tenths for the weaker eye;
- carry out a hearing test, in which the meaning of a conversation is subjected to judgment at no less than two meters
If the parameters are regular, the doctor issues the certificate, which declares that the subject possesses the minimum psychophysical requirements required to obtain a driving license. Possibly, in other particular cases, the doctor may impose the obligation to wear contact lenses and then decide whether to force the subject to wear a pair of glasses or lenses to drive in maximum safety. If you fail the visit, you can contact the Local Medical Commission (CML) who carries out a third visit to investigate more thoroughly the aspects on which doubts have been expressed.
The cost of the medical examination
The opinion on the cost of a medical examination is not univocal, in fact the price will change based on the place where it will be carried out, like the value of the medical history certificate which can vary depending on the GP. Remembering that the medical history certificate must be used within 3 months, the cost is subject to free pricing. In most cases the cost is around 60 euros. There are two alternatives. The first is to contact the ASL doctors. But even in this case a variable cost based on your region. The second is to contact doctors authorized by the Ministry of Health. The average cost is around 30 euros.
Visit for license renewal
When renewing the driving licence, it is often the driving school itself that carries out the medical examination at its headquarters: therefore it can be booked directly on site and the affiliated doctor will be the author of the examination. The cost of this procedure at the driving school it is around 60 eurosbut rates may change based on the free market.
The license renewal takes place:
- up to 50 years old, every 10 years;
- between 50 and 70 years old, every 5 years;
- between 70 and 80, every 3 years;
- after 80 years, every 2 years;
Generally i documents hey costs necessary are:
- your driving license is expiring;
- an identity document;
- a passport-sized photograph (40×33 mm);
- the payment receipt of the PagoPA slips for the fee N004 ‘Renewal of driving licence’ of 26.20 euros (Fees 10.20 euros + Stamp duty 16.00 euros). For those residing in Sicily, use the tariff N007 ‘Renewal of driving license (Sicily)’ of 10.20 euros;
- the tax code.
To the costs for driving license renewal are added to those for the medical examination and for the management of the practice. With amounts that vary depending on the structure you turned to and the category of license to be renewed. Ultimately the total cost of an A or B license fluctuates between approximately 60 and 150 eurosexcluding any shipping costs of the document to your home.
The checks always concern aspects such as sight, hearing and general psychophysical conditions. In short, it is always better to pay maximum attention to these deadlines which are completely mandatory, and from which there is no way to escape.
