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Pre-trip driver health check
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A quick check of the driver before departure: blood pressure, pulse and sobriety. It is done before every trip.
For drivers of company vehicles, before every trip or shift.
⏱ Duration: usually 3 to 5 minutes
Be sure to tell your doctor
How to prepare
- Sleep. Get a good night's sleep before the trip.
- Alcohol. Do not drink the day before. Even alcohol in the evening can still show on the device in the morning.
- Medicines. Some medicines slow your reaction. Tell the medic what you take, but do not stop on your own.
What to bring
- Your ID or work ID
- The trip sheet
- Glasses, if you need them to drive
How it goes
- You enter the check room
- The medic asks how you feel
- Measures your blood pressure and pulse
- You blow into a breathalyzer
- Sometimes your reaction is tested or you are examined
- If all is fine, the trip sheet is stamped
What you'll feel
- Everything is quick and painless
- If you are nervous, your blood pressure may be a bit higher. The medic will take that into account
Afterwards
- With the stamp, you can start your trip
- If you are not cleared, do not drive and tell your manager
- If you feel unwell on the road, stop
Contact a doctor straight away if
- Pressing chest pain, sudden weakness or trouble speaking: stop and call your local emergency number
Common questions
What if my blood pressure is high?
The medic may not clear you for the trip and may send you to a doctor. This is for your safety.
Will the breathalyzer pick up mouthwash?
Sometimes. Wait a little and take the test again. This is the usual practice.