Medical standards

You will be required to submit a Commercial Driver's Licence Medical Report; the form is available at www.sgi.sk.ca/commercial-drivers-licence-medical. Some of the conditions which may prohibit the issuing of a Class 1, 2, 3, 4 or school bus or heavy trailer endorsement are:

• seizure disorders
• certain heart or insulin dependent diabetic conditions
• physical disabilities (paralysis, disability, arthritis, amputation)
• blackouts, dizziness or fainting spells
• head injuries
• vision problems or hearing loss

The medical can be completed by a physician, nurse practitioner or an occupational health and safety nurse.

Medical reports must be submitted and approved prior to the startof any testing.

Subsequent medical reports will be requested every:

• five years for drivers 18-45 years of age
• three years for drivers 46-65 years of age
• year for drivers 66 years of age or older

An unsatisfactory medical may result in an L restriction being placed on your driver's licence. A L restriction means: May not operate Class 2, 4 or TNC (rideshare) vehicle.