Medical!

[train_spotter]

Yep, exactly same scale, large letter, right down to bottom row for 20/20 vision. You do each eye without, then each with glasses if you wear them. A near sighted reading test(I don't use glasses for reading so only one for that), then a med range test measured out to 75cm, and try to read as small as you can. The nurse was very patient so you can read at your own pace if trying to read the absolute smallest you can.
Finally a colour vision test (if your vision is fine, theres a couple in there you wont be able to read, Unless.. you are colour blind, so don't panic mid way through that you cant read two of them.

I had a re-precept for my specs, bought a 2nd pair as it will be the requirement to carry a 2nd set at all times working. I got them to do my colour test too which was all good so it put my mind at ease.

Cheers! Another question, you don't have to be suited and booted for your medical do you?

 

[Chamber]

Cheers! Another question, you don't have to be suited and booted for your medical do you?

No as its bupa taking the medical. I wore jeans shoes and normal jacket. Everyone else was casual.

 

[l0c0m0t1ve]

Passed the medical yesterday! They are now just waiting for the drug screening results!

 

[leaffall]

Passed the medical yesterday! They are now just waiting for the drug screening results!

Nice one! Blood pressure was ok then

 

[l0c0m0t1ve]

Nice one! Blood pressure was ok then

Just about I got there nice and early so I could calm down

 

[Bucko]

where do these medicals take place? Is it the same place for everyone, or somewhere near to your home / depot ?

 

[MickyB89]

The Bupa on Grays Inn road I think.

 

[Tenthghost]

i've got a date now for my Medical after passing my DMI last Friday how long roughly does it take as i debating weather to take the day off or just go in later too work?

 

[Chamber]

i've got a date now for my Medical after passing my DMI last Friday how long roughly does it take as i debating weather to take the day off or just go in later too work?

I was there for a couple of hours, get there 30min early to fill the forms the receptionist gives you (speeds things up), then youll be ready for the checks. Lastly you have to wait for the Doc to go through the results (does a few bits themselves, ie test your balance, movement), then youll get signed off.

 

[traintraining]

Anyone who wears glasses full time ? done the BUPA medical?

I was wandering whether the sight test you have to read the letters from the Board without your glasses?

As I wear glasses full time so wandering if they will ask me to take my glasses off and have a crack at the letters on the wall?

 

[Chamber]

Anyone who wears glasses full time ? done the BUPA medical?

I was wandering whether the sight test you have to read the letters from the Board without your glasses?

As I wear glasses full time so wandering if they will ask me to take my glasses off and have a crack at the letters on the wall?

Yes mate, you need to have a certain min eye level with and without glasses. They also do a near sighted test, and a mid range test at 75cm. The near and mid I didn't need glasses, but I was tested on the chart with and without.
A check with your local opticians will help, that's what I did prehand.

 

[broadgage]

Yes, the sight test requires good sight, wearing spectacles if need be, and also a much lower level of vision WITHOUT corrective lenses.

I understand that the reasoning is a requirement to be able to drive safely to the next station, at a reduced speed if need be, in case of loss or breakage of spectacles in transit.
In view of the requirement to always carry a spare pair it is very unlikely that one would need to drive with un-corrected eyesight, but it should be possible in an emergency, at least at reduced speed and only for a short distance.