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 .
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
Need to book a PDVL medical appointment? Check with your nearest CHAS GP clinic or polyclinic for updated fees and waiting times. The LTA’s thresholds are based on evidence