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O P E R A T I V E S T R A I N I N G M A N U A L V E R S I O N 4

1.10 Medical Conditions
If you have one or more of the medical conditions below, or have a condition that makes you unfit
to drive, you must inform your line manager and the Drivers’ Medical Unit, DVLA Swansea:
• Epilepsy/fits or blackouts;
• Repeated attacks of sudden disabling giddiness;
• Diabetes controlled by insulin or tablets;
• An implanted cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator;
• Angina (heart pain) brought on by driving;
• Parkinson’s disease;
• Narcolepsy or sleep apnoea syndrome;
• Persistent alcohol misuse or dependency;
• Persistent drug misuse or dependency;
• Ever experienced a major or minor stroke;
• Undergone any type of brain surgery, or had severe head injury involving in-patient
treatment, or brain tumour;
• Any other chronic neurological condition;
• A serious problem with memory;
• A severe learning disability;
• Serious psychiatric illness or mental ill-health; or
• Any persistent limb problem for which your driving has to be restricted to certain types of
vehicles or those with adapted controls.

1.11 Fitness and Health
Staying fit and healthy is important to maintain a good quality of life as well as ensuring that
you are fit to drive and can carry out your job safely. If you have any health conditions that
affect your driving you must advise your employer and inform the DVLA immediately.
Failure to do so may lead to your license being revoked by the Traffic Commissioner.

Schedule set times for food, avoid snacking
Schedule in a daily exercise plan during your breaks

Opt for healthier food options and consider portion sizes
If you need to snack, we all do sometimes! Try and make them healthy choices such
as fruit and nuts.
Drink plenty of water and keep some with you in the cab

Wash your hands before eating or drinking
Get plenty of rest when you are not work

Remember that you need to eat fruit and veg

Keep your mind active, audio books can be a great way of learning a new skill
Stay connected with family at break times and share your experiences
Some sites may require a fitness to work certificate
Please do not eat and drink whilst you are driving or operating equipment

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