Pdvl Medical Check Up May 2026

Need to book a PDVL medical appointment? Check with your nearest CHAS GP clinic or polyclinic for updated fees and waiting times.

SINGAPORE – For thousands of private hire drivers navigating Singapore’s bustling streets, the PDVL is their ticket to the driver’s seat. But before the Land Transport Authority (LTA) issues that licence, there is one mandatory pit stop: the PDVL medical examination. pdvl medical check up

Dr. Lina Teo, a general practitioner at a clinic in Ang Mo Kio that processes dozens of PDVL forms monthly, explains: “We’re not trying to fail drivers. But if someone has stage 3 hypertension with no treatment, or vision below 6/12 in the better eye, they genuinely cannot drive safely. The LTA’s thresholds are based on evidence.” One of the most debated aspects of the PDVL medical check-up is the age-based renewal frequency. Drivers under 65 renew every six years. Once they turn 65, it becomes annual . Need to book a PDVL medical appointment

Mr. Tan was referred for follow-up treatment, started medication, and passed his repeat exam three weeks later. “That medical form saved my life. Now I tell all my kakis: don’t fake it. Just go and get checked properly.” Yes, the PDVL medical check-up adds time and cost to the licensing process. But framed correctly, it is not an obstacle—it is a protective barrier. For drivers, it ensures they are fit to earn a living. For passengers, it ensures the person behind the wheel won’t suddenly fall ill at 90km/h. And for the roads of Singapore, it keeps one more preventable accident from happening. But before the Land Transport Authority (LTA) issues