Are there any requirements for the hospital where the driver's license renewal medical examination can be conducted?
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For the driver's license renewal medical examination, you need to go to a medical institution at or above the county level or a military regiment-level medical institution. Some vehicle management offices also offer medical examination services. If a motor vehicle driver has not accumulated 12 penalty points in any scoring cycle during the six-year validity period of the driver's license, the license can be renewed for a ten-year validity period. If the driver has not accumulated 12 penalty points in any scoring cycle during the ten-year validity period, the license can be renewed for a long-term validity period. Additional information: Motor vehicle drivers should apply for license renewal at the vehicle management office where the license was issued or at another vehicle management office within 90 days before the expiration of the current license. When applying, you need to fill out an application form and submit the following documents: 1. The driver's identity proof; 2. The current driver's license; 3. A medical condition certificate issued by a county-level or military regiment-level medical institution. For applicants applying for a special small automatic passenger vehicle for the disabled, a medical condition certificate issued by a specialized medical institution designated by the provincial health authority must be submitted.
Regarding the driving license medical check-up, I've renewed my license several times, and each time I had to visit designated hospitals to get it done. Last year when it was due, I first went to a community clinic, but the report was directly rejected by the vehicle management office. They said I must go to their partnered designated hospitals, such as the People's Hospital downtown or specialized medical examination centers. The inquiry method is quite simple—I just call the vehicle management office hotline or search the local vehicle management office's official website on my phone to pull up the list. The check-up isn't complicated; it mainly involves vision tests and reaction ability checks, which can be completed in just a few minutes. Driving safety comes first—poor vision and slow reactions can easily lead to accidents, so regular check-ups are quite important. It's best to schedule it a week in advance to avoid rushing at the last minute like I did once, waiting in line for hours. Remember to bring your ID card and a copy of your old driving license—don't forget them.
I just got my driver's license for over three years when it was time for the physical examination. I tried a small hospital nearby with a friend, but it didn't count. Later, I figured out that I had to go to the institution designated by the local vehicle management office, and couldn't just choose any place randomly. Checking the location was super convenient—I used a WeChat mini-program, entered the local vehicle management office, clicked in, and there was a list. I just picked the nearest hospital to register. The examination items were basically reading an eye chart, checking color vision, and a simple physical check-up. It wasn't too troublesome, but passing was mandatory. Safe driving relies on good health—blurry vision on the highway can lead to delayed reactions and danger, so it's better to handle it early to avoid trouble. Personally, I recommend bringing some small change in cash, as sometimes registration with cash is faster. These experiences made me pay more attention to healthy driving habits.
