{"id":4201,"date":"2017-11-28T12:02:06","date_gmt":"2017-11-28T11:02:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.internist-nord.at\/services\/fuehrerscheinuntersuchung\/"},"modified":"2025-02-21T09:32:33","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T08:32:33","slug":"specialist-drivers-license-examination","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.internist-nord.at\/en\/services\/specialist-drivers-license-examination\/","title":{"rendered":"Specialist Driver\u2019s License Examination"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Specialist Driver\u2019s License Examination in Vienna at our Group-Practice<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>
(\u201cDriver\u2019s License Certificate\u201d or \u201cDriver\u2019s License Report\u201d)<\/b><\/p>\n
There are essentially two types of driver\u2019s license assessments. On the one hand, there is the commonly known driver\u2019s license examination<\/b>, which assesses an individual\u2019s health fitness to operate motor vehicles. This certificate is conducted by a public health physician in general medicine and must be completed by everyone before obtaining a driver\u2019s license.<\/p>\n
Additionally, there is a specialist driver\u2019s license examination<\/b>, which is only necessary if concerns regarding the individual\u2019s health fitness arose during the initial examination. In such cases, a relevant specialist is consulted depending on the area of concern to provide an expert opinion. This opinion is submitted to the driver\u2019s license authority and contributes to the decision about granting or renewing the license.<\/p>\n
What are the reasons for a specialist opinion?<\/h2>\n
There are various reasons why the driver\u2019s license authority might require a medical assessment from an individual. These reasons range from physical illnesses such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart and vascular diseases, or neurological disorders to psychological conditions, as well as issues related to alcohol or drug use.<\/p>\n
In the official letter from the authority, the individual will be informed about the specific reasons for the doubts regarding their fitness to drive. The letter also specifies the timeframe within which the specialist opinion must be provided. Please note that this assessment is a private service and is not covered by health insurance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"F\u00fchrerscheinuntersuchung<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
What is checked during the driver\u2019s license examination by an internist?<\/h2>\n
For a specialist driver\u2019s license examination by an internist, patients with conditions such as heart rhythm disorders, high blood pressure, or diabetes are assessed.<\/p>\n
In accordance with \u00a7 3 FSG-GV, the following areas are reviewed during the examination:<\/p>\n