Medical for driver authorisation, in Carindale.
Get your medical for driver authorisation in Carindale completed onsite by one of our GPs. It covers taxi, rideshare and other passenger transport work, and same-day appointments are available.
Driver authorisation and why a medical is needed
Driver authorisation is the Queensland approval you need to drive a public passenger vehicle, including taxis, rideshare and booked hire cars, limousines and buses. Because you’ll be carrying members of the public, Transport and Main Roads requires you to meet the commercial standard for fitness to drive, which is stricter than the standard for a private licence.
A medical for driver authorisation confirms you meet that standard. At Carindale Doctors, your GP assesses your vision, hearing, heart health, blood pressure and any medical conditions, then completes the certificate onsite. If you have a condition that needs more information, we’ll explain what’s required and help you get it.
In short: Carindale Doctors completes medicals for Queensland driver authorisation inside Westfield Carindale for taxi, rideshare, limousine and bus drivers, assessed to the commercial fitness-to-drive standard. Certificates are completed onsite, and same-day appointments are available. Driver medicals are a private service.
- Taxi and rideshare drivers
- Booked hire and limousine drivers
- Bus drivers
- Commercial fitness-to-drive standard
- Certificate completed onsite
- Same-day appointments available
Driver authorisation medicals close to home
Whether you’re starting out in passenger transport or have been driving for years, our Carindale GPs make the medical straightforward, with clear explanations and paperwork done on the day.
See our taxi driver medical page for more.
Why the commercial standard applies
Passenger drivers are held to the commercial standard because:
- You carry members of the public who rely on you.
- You often drive long hours, including at night.
- Sudden illness at the wheel could affect passengers and others.
- Stricter vision and health requirements reduce risk.
Most healthy drivers meet the standard without difficulty.
What your driver authorisation medical includes
Your medical includes:
- Health questionnaire
- Vision and visual field tests
- Hearing check
- Blood pressure and heart check
- Review of conditions and medications
- Certificate completed
Allow 20 to 30 minutes.
Your medical, step by step
Our approach:
- Step 1, book: mention it's for driver authorisation.
- Step 2, assess: all checks in one appointment.
- Step 3, certify: certificate completed onsite.
- Step 4, apply: submit it with your application.
Driver authorisation medical fees in Carindale
Driver authorisation medicals are a private service and aren’t covered by Medicare.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Driver authorisation medical | Private fee, confirmed when booking |
| Extra reports | Only if a condition needs more information |
| Billing | Private service, with the fee explained when you book |
| Payment | EFTPOS, credit card and cash accepted on the day |
Driver authorisation medicals in Carindale
Carindale, in postcode 4152, is well served by roads and buses, with the Carindale bus interchange at Westfield Carindale. Our clinic is on Level 1 of the centre, next to Priceline and Centre Management.
We see passenger transport drivers from Carina, Belmont, Mansfield, Chandler and Capalaba.
- Bus interchange at the centre
- Centre parking
- Same-day appointments
- Drivers from Chandler and Capalaba 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 authorisation medical questions
The Queensland approval needed to drive taxis, rideshare, limousines and buses.
The commercial standard in Assessing Fitness to Drive.
Yes, during your appointment.
Usually 20 to 30 minutes.
No, it's a private service.
Bus drivers also need driver authorisation and must meet the commercial standard.
Book your driver authorisation medical
Completed onsite 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.