Do I need an annual review of my driver's license if I haven't driven since getting it?

[DiGraham]

No annual review is required. According to regulations, you can apply to the vehicle management office at the issuing location 90 days before the expiration of your driver's license. Before applying, you need to settle any traffic violations and accidents related to the driver's license, keep the license in normal status, and submit the relevant documents. Here are some precautions for taking the driver's license test: 1. During the road test, avoid coasting in neutral: Pay special attention during the road test and avoid coasting in neutral. After the vehicle comes to a complete stop, shift to neutral. 2. Try not to wear high heels during the test and practice: High heels can affect the driver's feel for the accelerator, clutch, and brake to some extent, ultimately impacting practice results and test performance.

[AmyDella]

I hadn’t touched a car for several years after getting my driver’s license, and I was most worried about the annual inspection issue. After checking the regulations, I learned that our ordinary C1 license doesn’t require an annual visit to the DMV, but you must pay attention to the validity period. The license shows the issue date and expiration date—the first renewal is after 6 years, then 10 years, and finally a long-term one. Not driving doesn’t mean ignoring your license. You can apply for renewal 90 days before expiration by bringing your ID card, medical certificate, and photo to the DMV or using the Traffic Management 12123 App for online processing. Don’t delay too long—if it’s overdue for more than a year, you might have to retake the written test, which is a hassle! Just check your license booklet occasionally to stay informed.

[MacDerek]

There are plenty of people who get their driver's license but never actually drive. The annual review process isn't as complicated as you might think. I've specifically studied traffic regulations: for small vehicle driver's licenses, there's no annual review system—it operates on a license renewal cycle. The initial license is valid for 6 years, and the system will send SMS reminders when it's about to expire. Renewal requires a medical certificate, mainly for vision tests and color blindness screening. If you never drive, just remember to renew before expiration, and your license remains valid indefinitely. A license sitting in your drawer won't automatically expire, but don't wait until it's been expired for three years—that would mean having to retake the tests from scratch.

[VonEleanor]

My neighbor's aunt got her driver's license twenty years ago but never drove. The other day she asked about the annual review, and I helped her figure it out. There's no need to go to the vehicle management office every year for hassle—for C-class licenses and above, it's a license replacement system. Remember three key time points: the 6th year, the 10th year, and the long-term replacement period. Before replacing the license, remember to get a physical exam, which can now be done at community hospitals. Even if your license is sitting at home unused, don't forget about it—the Traffic Management 12123 app will send a notification three months before expiration. If you haven't been driving for a long time, you might be asked a few questions about your driving situation during the replacement process—just answer truthfully, as it won't affect the replacement. If you don't replace it for over three years, the license will be revoked, and retaking the test will be more troublesome.