Driver license medical in Carindale, car to commercial.
A driver license medical in Carindale for standard car, heavy vehicle and commercial licences. Your GP checks vision, hearing and heart health, then explains the outcome on the spot and completes the paperwork where possible.
Driver licence medicals for older drivers
In Queensland, drivers aged 75 and over must carry a current medical certificate whenever they drive. The certificate is completed by a doctor, usually every year or as your doctor recommends, and confirms that you meet the national fitness-to-drive standard. At Carindale Doctors, we make this yearly check straightforward and respectful.
Your GP will check your vision, hearing, memory and thinking, reaction and movement, heart health and medications, then complete the Queensland medical certificate. If there are concerns, we may suggest conditions on your licence, such as daytime-only driving or a local area, to help you keep driving safely for longer.
In short: Carindale Doctors provides driver licence medicals inside Westfield Carindale for drivers 75 and over, as well as for car, heavy vehicle and commercial licences. We check vision, hearing, cognition, movement and heart health and complete the certificate on the day where possible. Driver medicals are a private service.
- Queensland medical certificate for drivers 75+
- Vision and visual field checks
- Hearing and reaction assessment
- Memory and thinking screen
- Heart health and medication review
- Conditional licence options explained
Helping older Carindale drivers stay independent
For many older people in Carindale, driving means independence, whether it’s getting to the shops, visiting family or volunteering. Our GPs approach licence medicals with respect, aiming to keep you driving safely for as long as possible.
See our main driver licence medical page for other licence types.
Signs it may be time for a driving review
Family members sometimes notice these signs first:
- Getting lost on familiar routes.
- Near misses or minor bumps becoming more frequent.
- Difficulty judging gaps in traffic.
- Trouble seeing at night or in glare.
A medical review can help, and may lead to simple solutions like new glasses.
What your licence medical includes
Your medical includes:
- Health questionnaire
- Vision and hearing tests
- Cognitive screening
- Movement and reaction checks
- Blood pressure and heart check
- Medical certificate completed
Bring your licence, glasses and current medication list.
Your licence medical, step by step
Our approach:
- Step 1, book: before your certificate expires.
- Step 2, assess: vision, hearing, thinking and health.
- Step 3, discuss: outcome and any conditions.
- Step 4, certify: certificate completed for you to carry.
Driver licence medical fees in Carindale
Licence medicals are a private service and aren’t covered by Medicare.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Licence medical | Private fee, confirmed when booking |
| Optometrist report | Billed by the optometrist if required |
| Billing | Private service, with the fee explained when you book |
| Payment | EFTPOS, credit card and cash accepted on the day |
Driver licence medicals in Carindale
Carindale has many long-term residents who have driven its streets for decades. Our clinic is on Level 1 of Westfield Carindale, next to Priceline and Centre Management, with lifts, step-free access and parking close to the entrances.
We see drivers from Carina, Belmont, Mansfield, Holland Park and Camp Hill.
- Lifts and step-free access
- Parking close to the entrances
- Bus interchange at the centre
- Drivers from Holland Park and Camp Hill welcome
Inside Westfield
Carindale.
Next to Priceline & Centre Management
Shop 2066/1151 Creek Road, Carindale, QLD 4152
Centre parking, lift and step-free access, and an easy run from across Brisbane's southside — book a check-up around the rest of your day.
| Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 7:30 — 17:00 |
| Tuesday, Thursday | 8:30 — 16:00 |
| Saturday, Sunday & public holidays | Closed |
Serving
Bring to your first visit
- Medicare card and any concession cards
- A list of your current medications
- Referral letters or recent results, if you have them
- Photo ID if you're a new patient
Driver licence medical questions for older drivers
From age 75, you must carry a current medical certificate while driving.
Usually every year, or as your doctor recommends.
Your GP will explain options, which may include conditions on your licence or further tests.
Yes, such as daytime-only or local area driving.
Sometimes, if your vision needs a detailed check.
No, licence medicals are a private service.
Book your driver licence medical
From car to commercial, at Westfield Carindale.
Speak to reception 07 3120 0990Talk to us about your care.
Call the practice during opening hours and our reception team will help, or book your appointment online any time.
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Phone07 3120 0990
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Fax07 3120 0991
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Opening hoursMonday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:30 — 17:00
Tuesday, Thursday: 8:30 — 16:00
Closed Saturday, Sunday & public holidays
In a medical emergency, call 000 immediately.
Rather speak to someone?
Call reception during opening hours, or book online any time.
Reception answers during opening hours. You can also email info@carindaledoctors.com.au.