Does a 65-year-old need annual review for C1 driver's license?

[Colin]

For elderly drivers aged 65, no annual review is required within the validity period before reaching 70 years old. After turning 70, they must provide a medical examination certificate annually. Below are relevant laws and regulations: 1. Article 72 of the 'Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses' stipulates that motor vehicle drivers aged 70 or above shall undergo an annual physical examination and submit a health condition certificate issued by a medical institution at or above the county level or military regiment level within 30 days after the scoring cycle ends. 2. Motor vehicle drivers holding a special small automatic transmission passenger vehicle driving license for disabled persons shall undergo a physical examination every three years and submit a health condition certificate issued by a specialized medical institution designated by the provincial health authority within 30 days after the scoring cycle ends. 3. When participating in the review according to paragraphs 3 and 4 of Article 70 of these regulations, motor vehicle drivers shall declare their physical condition.

[DiOwen]

I'm 65 years old and have been driving with a C1 driver's license for decades, so I'm quite familiar with the annual review process. After turning 60, it's mandatory to submit a medical examination certificate every year, checking basic items like vision, hearing, and blood pressure to prove that one is still healthy enough to renew the license. I've gone through this process several times myself and find it quite necessary, as reflexes tend to slow down with age, and it would be terrible to have an accident while driving. If you don't complete the process on time, the vehicle management office will suspend your license, and reinstating it later would be even more troublesome. I recommend that seniors not procrastinate and get regular check-ups at the hospital—the procedure is very simple. At the same time, pay extra attention to road conditions and practice safe driving. Keeping your license valid is key to ensuring safety. Preparing in advance will prevent last-minute hassles.