How Long Does It Take to Get the Results of a Driver's License Physical Examination?
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Driver's physical examination results are available immediately on-site. For a C1 license, the examination only checks vision, hearing, limbs, and color discrimination, and the results are provided instantly without any waiting. Examination items: Height: For applying for large passenger vehicles, tractors, city buses, large trucks, or trolleybuses, the height must be above 155 cm. For medium-sized passenger vehicles, the height must be above 150 cm. Vision: For large passenger vehicles, tractors, city buses, medium-sized passenger vehicles, large trucks, trolleybuses, or trams, the naked or corrected vision of both eyes must reach 5.0 or above on the logarithmic visual acuity chart. For other vehicle types, the naked or corrected vision of both eyes must reach 4.9 or above. Color discrimination: No red-green color blindness. The actual content of the driving school physical examination aligns with vision requirements. Hearing: Able to distinguish the direction of sound sources with each ear 50 cm away from a tuning fork. Upper limbs: Both thumbs must be intact, and each hand must have at least three other fingers intact, with normal limb and finger movement. Lower limbs: Normal movement function. For applying to drive manual transmission vehicles, the difference in lower limb length must not exceed 5 cm. For automatic transmission vehicles, the right lower limb must be intact.
I've undergone the license renewal medical examination several times, and my experience is that the results come out super fast. Last time, I went to the designated hospital early in the morning. There were about a dozen people in line, which wasn't too bad. The doctor checked my vision and hearing, and it took roughly 20 minutes to complete. The report was stamped and handed to me on the spot. Under normal circumstances, it's entirely possible to get it within half an hour. However, if you happen to go during peak hours, such as a crowded weekend afternoon, waiting for an hour is quite common. But generally, you can get the results the same day, and it's rare for it to drag on until the next day. A reminder to everyone: bring all the required photocopies of your ID to avoid unnecessary trips. Submitting the report to the DMV for a new license application will go more smoothly if you have everything ready. Personally, I recommend getting the medical exam done before 9 a.m. to save time and avoid the crowds. The medical examination centers are quite efficient, and straightforward cases are processed instantly.
As a new driver who just got my license, my first physical exam was completed in less than half an hour: after registration, I took the vision test, looked at color charts, and after a brief Q&A the doctor directly printed the report super quickly. It's said that efficiency is similar across different locations, unless in remote areas where outdated equipment might slow things down, but in most cities you can get the results the same day. I recommend checking the location in advance to avoid wasting time going to the wrong place. Normally, getting the report within 20 minutes is standard. Remember to rest well before the exam for accurate vision test results, and everything will be done smoothly and quickly.
