The Society for Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine (GTÜM) recommends a regular diving examination

– under 18 years of age: annual diving fitness examination

– 18 – 39 years: every three years diving fitness examination

– from 40 years: annual diving fitness examination

The GTÜM recommends for patients under 40 years  the following investigations:

– Detailed anamnesis

– Full body examination incl. Reflex status and rough neurological examination

– Ear inspection and control of middle ear ventilation

– Pulmonary function test

– Electrococardiogram (ECG)

From the age of 40  should also have a Stress ECG (ergometry)  follow.

The diving fitness examination is confirmed with a certificate, which is issued in accordance with the recommendations of GTÜM.

Car drivers of driving licence categories B, BE, C1 and C 1 E need a:

– medical examination with certificate according to Annex 5.1 FeV

– Vision examination with certificate according to Annex 6.2 FeV*

Truck drivers of driving licence classes C, CE need as a first-time applicant and every 5 years from the age of 47 a:

– medical examination with certificate according to Annex 5.1 FeV

– Vision examination with certificate according to Annex 6.2 FeV*

Taxi / bus drivers of driving license classes D, DE need every 5 years:

– medical examination with certificate according to Annex 5.1 FeV

– Vision examination with certificate according to Annex 6.2 FeV*

– Reaction test according to Annex 5.2 FeV

The reaction test is required for: first-time applicant taxi / bus driver’s license, holder of driving license class D (bus driver’s license, KOM) from the age of 47, holder of the driver’s license for passenger transport for taxi (FzF) from the age of 57.

In the event of serious illnesses, e.g. diabetes, high blood pressure, severe kidney disease, etc. an early assessment shall immediately ensure that there are no concerns or that all requirements set out in the assessment guidelines on driver fitness are met.