How often do large bus drivers undergo medical examinations?
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Once a year, which means submitting a health certificate during the annual review. Below is the relevant information: 1. Annual Review Regulations: According to the new annual review regulations, the annual review for drivers holding AB driving licenses has been changed from once every two years to once a year. If there are no demerit points in the previous demerit point cycle of the driving license, the review can be exempted. 2. Driving License Regulations: The annual approval period for AB driving licenses has been changed from once every two years to once a year. If there is no demerit record, the review can be exempted. According to current regulations, A and B driving licenses must be submitted once every two years with a health certificate, and drivers must undergo an examination once a year. However, according to Article 123 of the 'Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses' issued by the Ministry of Public Security, only A and B level drivers with demerit points must participate in the annual assessment, and the assessment must include a declaration of health status.
I've been driving long-distance buses for thirty years, and now the new regulations require an annual physical examination. In the past, veteran drivers used to say 'as long as you can tough it out,' but it's different now—the medical report is directly tied to the validity of your driver's license. Especially after turning 50, blood pressure and blood sugar are tested every year, and the vision check even includes an additional visual field test. The key item is the reaction test—a half-second difference in reaction speed during emergencies can mean the line between life and death. Last time, Driver Wang on Route 318 was suspended from driving because his blood pressure exceeded the limit, and no amount of pleading could make an exception. Everyone should develop the habit of quarterly self-checkups and not always wait for the annual inspection surprise checks.
The year I obtained my A1 license, the instructor repeatedly emphasized that the annual physical examination was an ironclad rule. Although there are only seven or eight items, they are highly targeted: color vision tests specifically screen for red-green color blindness, and hearing tests require detecting mechanical noises from 5 meters away. The most challenging part is the dynamic visual acuity test, where the ability to track moving cursors directly affects turning anticipation. It’s advised to avoid staying up late for half a month beforehand, as irregular heart rates are the biggest concern during ECG checks. A new guy in our team last year was required to get new glasses because his myopia worsened by 50 degrees—zero tolerance for driving safety.
