nt1252
Member
Wanted to share my experience from today for those who will undertake the DVLA medical in Scotland.
I was banned 5 years ago (Jan 2008) and have been driving under section 88 since June this year. Haven't really needed to drive since and still could do without it but I do enjoy a drive. My medical was this morning. £98.15 for a 5 minute exam.
Was asked when the last time I drank was, how much I had, how much on average I drink on a night out, have I taken cannabis cocaine lsd or heroine in the last three years. I was then asked if my ban was due to a smash up of cars, crashing or a tip off or random check. He filled the form in with my answer so it wasn't just out of interest. Struck me as odd as I've been on this forum swatting up.
He took my weight, height, asked me to put my feet together, close my eyes and touch my nose with each index finger. Was quite difficult haha! Liver exam.
Took a blood sample and I was on my way. Fully expect to have passed. Just wanted to let you who may be worried that the doctor is very nice in tilicoutry and made me very at ease. Blood goes to London and will be back in 3 weeks.
The kit the dvla send is basically a blood vial and the necessary paperwork. There is a urine pot too if they feel the need to take one. The doctors fought back over the costs of all these things apparently. Good on them.
For those seeking advice on what not to do to be sure of passing, detox for at least one month prior, no drugs for a few months if you're into that, answer like you're the baby Jesus and they won't doubt you.
Good luck to you all and stay safe. I'm glad this part of my life has been put behind me. I'm lucky in that my life wasn't hindered by my idiocy. Hid it from friends and family, didn't affect my job. Back to normal.
Mark
I was banned 5 years ago (Jan 2008) and have been driving under section 88 since June this year. Haven't really needed to drive since and still could do without it but I do enjoy a drive. My medical was this morning. £98.15 for a 5 minute exam.
Was asked when the last time I drank was, how much I had, how much on average I drink on a night out, have I taken cannabis cocaine lsd or heroine in the last three years. I was then asked if my ban was due to a smash up of cars, crashing or a tip off or random check. He filled the form in with my answer so it wasn't just out of interest. Struck me as odd as I've been on this forum swatting up.
He took my weight, height, asked me to put my feet together, close my eyes and touch my nose with each index finger. Was quite difficult haha! Liver exam.
Took a blood sample and I was on my way. Fully expect to have passed. Just wanted to let you who may be worried that the doctor is very nice in tilicoutry and made me very at ease. Blood goes to London and will be back in 3 weeks.
The kit the dvla send is basically a blood vial and the necessary paperwork. There is a urine pot too if they feel the need to take one. The doctors fought back over the costs of all these things apparently. Good on them.
For those seeking advice on what not to do to be sure of passing, detox for at least one month prior, no drugs for a few months if you're into that, answer like you're the baby Jesus and they won't doubt you.
Good luck to you all and stay safe. I'm glad this part of my life has been put behind me. I'm lucky in that my life wasn't hindered by my idiocy. Hid it from friends and family, didn't affect my job. Back to normal.
Mark
