How Many Months Pregnant Can You Not Take the Driving Test?
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There are no specific regulations on how many months pregnant a woman cannot take the driving test. The following is a detailed introduction to the physical examination items for the driving test: 1. Surgery: (1) Height and weight. (2) Examination of motor function of limbs, trunk, and neck. (3) Determination of physical defects. (4) Examination of unequal leg length. 2. Internal Medicine: (1) Cardiovascular system diseases are mainly diagnosed by medical history inquiry, supplemented by blood pressure examination and heart auscultation. (2) Nervous system diseases are diagnosed by medical history inquiry and nerve reflex examination. (3) Mental disorders are diagnosed by medical history inquiry. 3. Ophthalmology, including naked eye vision, corrected vision examination, and color discrimination ability. 4. Hearing examination with tuning fork.
I accompanied my wife to a driving school for consultation before, and the instructor clearly stated that it's not recommended to take the driver's license test after seven months of pregnancy. A big belly makes the seatbelt uncomfortable, and it's inconvenient to brake in emergencies. There's also a higher risk of the steering wheel pressing against the abdomen. Doctors have also mentioned that the physical burden is heavy in the third trimester, and the high stress from learning to drive might trigger contractions. However, the first three months aren't ideal either, as morning sickness can distract attention. My wife eventually chose to practice driving during the second trimester, at four months, when the fetus was more stable. But even then, she would feel sore and tired after each session, and the instructor had to carefully schedule practice times. She ended up taking the second driving test only after giving birth.
