Does a B2 driver's license require annual review?
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A B2 driver's license is exempt from annual review as long as there are no demerit points recorded within a year, but a medical examination certificate must be submitted every two years. According to regulations, drivers holding licenses for large buses, tractors, urban buses, medium-sized buses, or large trucks must undergo a review at the traffic management department of the public security authority within thirty days after the end of each scoring cycle. However, if there are no demerit points recorded within a scoring cycle, the review for that cycle is waived. Vehicles that can be driven with a B2 license include heavy-duty, medium-duty trucks, or large, heavy, and medium-sized special-purpose vehicles. Heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks are primarily trucks, while large, heavy, and medium-sized special-purpose vehicles refer to vehicles equipped with specialized equipment or devices, such as water sprinklers, concrete mixers, and fire trucks.
When I first got my B2 driver's license, I also wondered if I had to go through the hassle of visiting the traffic police station every year. Later, after asking some friends and checking the regulations, I realized that wasn't the case. The B2 license is normally valid for 6 or 10 years, and only when renewing it do you undergo major checks, such as physical exams and vision tests. Regular drivers are only required to undergo more frequent reviews if they have violation records or are older. However, it's advisable to keep an eye on the license expiration date and renew it early to avoid last-minute rushes. Before my last renewal, I even practiced my eyesight, worried I might not pass the physical exam. Overall, annual reviews are too bothersome, and the current system is quite good—you can simply schedule a renewal online.
