Can I pass the driver's license renewal physical exam with color weakness?
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If the color weakness is mild and you can distinguish between red and green, you can pass. However, if the color weakness is very severe, a hospital examination and evaluation will be required to determine whether you can pass based on a comprehensive assessment. Motor vehicle drivers should apply for license renewal at the vehicle management office of the driver's license issuing authority within 90 days before the expiration of their current driver's license. When applying, they must fill out the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form." License renewal and inspection must meet the following conditions: Holders of large passenger vehicle, tractor, city bus, medium passenger vehicle, or large truck driver's licenses must have no demerit points in the current scoring cycle, or holders of other permitted vehicle type driver's licenses must have less than 12 demerit points in the current scoring cycle; Holders of large passenger vehicle, tractor, city bus, medium passenger vehicle, or large truck driver's licenses who have demerit points in one scoring cycle, as well as holders of other permitted vehicle type driver's licenses who have been involved in traffic accidents resulting in death and bear equal or greater responsibility without having their driver's license revoked, must have completed the inspection education; The applicant must have no pending road traffic safety violations or traffic accidents; The applicant's physical condition must meet the driving permit requirements; The motor vehicle driver's license must not be under circumstances such as being seized, detained, temporarily suspended, revoked, canceled, or annulled by law. Renewal process: The motor vehicle driver must bring the required materials to the vehicle management office of the driver's license issuing authority to apply for renewal. The vehicle management office will complete the renewal procedures within one working day after approval.
I've been driving for twenty years and encountered color weakness during my license renewal medical exam, but don't worry too much. Mild color weakness that can distinguish traffic light colors is usually acceptable. During the exam, they use those color blindness test cards where the doctor asks you to identify numbers or shapes on them. Safety comes first - if you can't clearly distinguish red and green traffic signals, you might be rejected, but most mild cases pass. I have a friend with slight color weakness who successfully renewed last year. The exam is quick, done in about ten minutes. If you drive normally without issues, don't stress about renewal. If really concerned, consult the hospital in advance and don't hide the condition.
