How to pass the DVLA medical test after driving ban?

I drink about 30 to 50 units of alcohol per week on 2 or 3 occasions since losing my licence 2 years ago. I need to do the dvla liver test to get my licence back sooner. Any chance I'll pass? I will not be drinking until the test in about 3 weeks.

I have taken my medical after getting my licence back following a drink drive ban. I am waiting for my licence to come back but have changed address, how do I relate this information to them and which dept?

I have been a heavy drinker for the last year mainly beers but the occasional mad parties with vodka. I failed my 1st medical but I am no longer drinking so how long will it take for my liver and blood to be free from alcohol?
thanks
nicola

My friend lost his licence because he refused a BTest, he went for a medical, he doesn't drink much but when he was pulled on the morning after a night out, worried about being over etc, He abstained from drinking altogether for nearly 3 weeks before his medical, and he still failed it, saying his results were consistent with a history of alchohol abuse. We are in the middle of appealing now against it.

Martin,

You need to inform DVLA of your change of address by contacting them on their general enquiry line and asking for the department dealing with return of licences after driving ban has expired.

Hi Mark,

Your comments are the only sensible info I've found on the web. My exam is due in 1 and 1/2 weeks and I'm scared to death I'll not pass. I've had a year and half of hell, lost my job and my wife and hardy see my kids. Drink driving is my stupid fault and a moment of madness. With this conviction you get treated worse than a murderer !

hi there i've just had my medical on the 15/03/10 and i think i've passed altho no results back yet. i like to drink wine but only on the weekend and have done for some years, but i done the drivewise course which made me realise for a women that i was drinking in units far more than my weekly safe quoter. so for the last 6 weeks i've not touched a drop of any alcohole and it's been really easy really. at the doctors you pay £96 pound to the doctor and have to show id like a passport, the first thing the doctor done was asked me my hight and weight but did'nt check either and then asked to check my skin so as a lady i was asked to raise my top to about neck level, coz i guess had i have been drinking my skin on my chest would have been reddish in patches. the second thing i had to do was to have my urine tested, im guessing as i did not ask, but i think that was for drugs and lastly i had my blood taken which was sent away to the hospital, but i was told that the dvla would know the results in about three days so if i wanted to know there desision sooner i could call them. the doctor said she had to write a report about me after i left, and it was going to be a really good one but as i had nothing to hide i came across as normal and positive. so all being good i will have my license back about 2 weeks after medical.

the best thing to do before going for a dvla medical, is go to your own gp an have your bloods done there first as it is free. I have failed 2 dvla medicals upto now, even though my results was just slightly hight i failed, due to go back end of this month, but defo wont make the same mistake of giving the dvla my money, will get the all clear from my doctors first. It was the doctor who advised it, so anybody who doest have an understanding doctor get second opion

Carey, did you get yr license back. Im due for my medical in a month or so.

Take note of Marks advice above if you are due a medical. Milk thistle is in Tesco cheap as chips. I drink loads usually but abstained from boozing for 8 weeks, drank plenty of water and ate a reduced fat diet. Two days a week in the gym and I felt fantastic. Licence came in the post I was well chuffed. Mark, you are my saviour, Cheers Buddy...... Simon

After attending the course for the last 6 weeks, I am still not confident of passing the medical. I am a social drinker. weekends, a few glasses of wine, but afer the course will not drink for at least 3 months.... am so afraid that i will not pass. I have lost my home, my husband and maybe my job. Please take this as a testament as never to repeat this grave miatake. I do agree that if you are caught with this or a similar offence you are treated worse than a murderer.

Hi I've done loads of research on this one! 2 levels are looked for AST drink milk thistle 3 times a day 10 days before test! With 2-3 litres of water to flush your system. This works then GGT smoking raised GGT levels, so don't at least 12 hrs before test. Coffee has just been found to reduce GGT. Drink 5 to 10 cups a day 10 days before, apple juice any anti-oxidants ie fruit grain and nuts and fast for 8 hrs before test reduces GGT. Also testosterone reduces GGT! Hope this helps, taken a week to find all my answers!

What a relief to find your answers on here!! I have to reapply and take medical so date yet to be determined. I am making appointment with GP, who thankfully is great so will go ASAP and again before making an appointment for the DVLA one. I am concerned as the prolonged damage having previously had liver problems resulting in biospy. Should of been enough but after 10 months not drinking I started weekends etc - then lost my license!

Good Luck to all of you and will def check back to see how people got on.