HGV Driver Hearing Requirements: DVLA Standards, Tests & What Happens If You Fail

HGV driver hearing requirements UK 2026. DVLA Group 2 hearing standards, D4 medical assessment, hearing aids, Ménière's disease.

The DVLA assesses hearing on a functional basis for Group 2 HGV licences — not a fixed audiometric threshold. This guide explains the hearing standards, what the D4 medical involves, which conditions are notifiable, and how hearing aids affect your licence.

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