Vision test
Peripheral Vision Test
Field-of-vision check to confirm adequate peripheral awareness.
Duration
5 min
Category
Vision
Included in
4 medicals
What It Involves
A field-of-vision check confirming you have adequate peripheral awareness alongside your central visual acuity. It's particularly relevant for driving and vehicle-operating roles, where DVLA Group 2 (HGV/PCV) standards specifically require a wide, unobstructed field of view - a narrow field can go unnoticed day-to-day but matters for spotting hazards at the edge of vision.
What to Bring
Valid photo ID (passport or driving licence) (and 2 more items)
Frequently Asked Questions
Usually with a simple confrontation test or a dedicated visual field screener, checking how far to the side you can detect movement while looking straight ahead.
The formal field test is specifically a Group 2 (HGV/PCV) DVLA requirement, not a routine part of standard car licence medicals.
Health questionnaire
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