In June 2021, the authors published a How to Treat article in Australian Doctor titled ‘Assessing fitness to drive’. Since then, the National Transport Commission has introduced an updated set of medical standards, which came into effect in June 2022.

This article highlights the changes in the updated standards and how they may affect the assessment of fitness to drive in a general practice setting.

Importantly, there is no change to the process of assessment, and doctors should continue to use the appropriate paperwork required in their state.

Assessing doctors must continue to review the self-declaration questionnaire and undertake more questioning and assessment where appropriate. Drivers must undergo the appropriate testing for their medical situation and the type of licence.