Driver Medical

Commercial and heavy vehicle drivers in Australia are required to meet medical standards set out in the Austroads publication "Assessing Fitness to Drive." These standards apply to all licence classes above a standard car licence — LR (light rigid), MR (medium rigid), HR (heavy rigid), HC (heavy combination), and MC (multi-combination). The assessments evaluate conditions that affect safe vehicle operation, including cardiovascular health, vision, neurological function, sleep disorders, and musculoskeletal capacity.

Licence class and age determine the periodic review frequency. Heavy vehicle licence holders typically require medical reviews every 1–5 years depending on age and medical history. Specific medical conditions may trigger more frequent assessments. Conditions such as obstructive sleep apnoea, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease are subject to specific licensing standards that govern when a driver may hold a commercial licence and under what conditions. Refchecks tracks review schedules and alerts employers when driver medicals are due for renewal.

Refchecks coordinates driver medical bookings through an accredited clinic network with practitioners experienced in Austroads assessment requirements. The platform manages booking logistics, candidate notifications, and result delivery. Outcomes — including any conditional restrictions on the driver's licence — are stored in your dashboard for fleet compliance management.