Medical Examination

Medical Examination Truck Licence

A medical examination (health declaration) is mandatory for the truck driving licence. Here you can read exactly what to do.

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What is the health declaration?

For driving licence C or CE you must complete a Health Declaration (Eigen Verklaring) and have it assessed by a doctor. The CBR will determine based on this whether you are medically fit to drive a truck.

Mandatory for everyone applying for licence C, CE, D or DE

You first complete the Health Declaration via the CBR

A doctor examines you and sends the report to the CBR

Overview

Total costs€75 - €105
Validity1 year
WhereGP / medical examiner

How does the examination work?

From application to approval in 4 steps.

1

Request Health Declaration

Download the Health Declaration via Mijn CBR or purchase it at a municipality office. Cost: €42.50.

2

Visit a doctor

Make an appointment with your GP or a certified medical examiner. Bring the Health Declaration.

3

Report sent to CBR

The doctor fills in the medical section and sends the report to the CBR.

4

Receive approval

The CBR reviews your application. Upon approval you can schedule your theory exam.

What gets tested?

The doctor checks the following areas to determine if you are medically fit.

Vision

Eye test for acuity, field of vision and colour perception. Minimum 0.8 (with correction).

Hearing

Check that you can hear sufficiently to function safely in traffic.

Heart & blood vessels

Blood pressure measurement and assessment of the cardiovascular system.

Neurological

Check for conditions that may affect driving ability (epilepsy, etc.).

General health

Assessment of your general condition, weight and medication use.

Diabetes

With diabetes, extra assessment is needed. With good control, the licence is often still possible.

Frequently asked questions

What does the medical examination cost in total?
The Health Declaration at the CBR costs €42.50. The examination at the GP costs on average €30-€60. Total: approximately €75 to €105.
How long is the examination valid?
The Health Declaration is valid for 1 year after completion. Your licence C is valid for 5 years after issue, after which you must be re-examined.
Can I be declared unfit?
Yes, with serious medical conditions you can be (temporarily) declared unfit. For many conditions the licence is still possible with adjustments or extra checks.
Do I need to visit a special examiner?
No, your own GP is allowed to perform the examination. You can also visit a certified medical examiner, who is often faster.
When should I do the examination?
Do the examination at the start of your process, so you know you are medically fit before starting with the theory.

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