HGV Driver Eye Test Requirements UK 2026

HGV driver eye test requirements UK 2026. Group 2 visual standards, D4 medical eye assessment, glaucoma, cataracts, monocular vision.

The DVLA applies significantly stricter Group 2 visual standards to HGV drivers than to car drivers. This guide explains the exact eyesight standards required, how the D4 medical eye test works, common conditions that affect HGV licences, and what happens if you fail.

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