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How often does a C driver's license require annual review?

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DiDakota
07/23/25 1:00pm
C1 driver's licenses do not require annual review, only renewal upon expiration. Below is an introduction to the renewal of C driver's licenses: 1. Overview: The first renewal is after six years, followed by another renewal after ten years. After the ten-year review, it becomes a long-term driver's license, which does not require further renewal. 2. Renewal requirements: For the first renewal after the initial six-year validity period, if there are no records of full demerit points during the first six years, you can renew for a ten-year validity period. After the ten-year validity period, another renewal is required. If there are records of 12 demerit points, the renewal will only be for a six-year validity period. For renewals of the ten-year validity period driver's license, if there are no records of full demerit points during the ten-year period, you can renew for a long-term validity license. If there are records of full demerit points, the renewal will only be for a six-year validity period.
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MadelineAnn
08/10/25 10:54am
I remember driving for so many years, my Class C driver's license never required annual review. Generally, it's renewed every 6 or 10 years, depending on your driving record. Like last time I renewed, they checked, and if there were no major violations within 6 years, you could get a 10-year renewal. Just make sure not to accumulate too many demerit points and drive soberly, then renewal is straightforward. Don't listen to others talking about annual reviews—it's all a misunderstanding. The key is to get regular medical check-ups, especially for drivers over 70 who must have an annual physical exam, which is crucial for safety. Everyone should pay attention to their license's expiration date and renew it a month in advance to avoid issues while driving. Traffic management is quite user-friendly; just plan your time reasonably.
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LaBeckett
09/22/25 4:37am
After driving for a long time, I realized that the C-class driver's license doesn't actually require annual reviews. My last renewal was ten years ago, and now it's time to switch to a long-term license. The rule is that the initial license is valid for 6 years, and depending on your record, it can be extended to 10 years or longer. But for older drivers like us, especially after turning 70, we really need to submit an annual health report to confirm we're still fit to drive. This is a good design to ensure road safety. I suggest younger friends familiarize themselves with the rules early, develop a habit of regular checks, and not wait until something goes wrong to regret it. Pay attention to app notifications or traffic management reminders, and everything will be easy to handle.
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SanBrielle
11/05/25 7:56am
When I first got my C license, I was super excited, but now I know there’s basically no annual review. It’s just a matter of renewing the license every 6 or 10 years, depending on your driving record. For example, after the first 6-year period, if your record is good, the renewal extends to 10 years. Each time I renewed, the process was simple and quick—just bring the medical report and get it done. I suggest not stressing about it too much; just focus on obeying traffic rules to avoid losing all your points. By the way, drivers over 70 need an annual medical checkup, which is an additional requirement. Overall, the license renewal isn’t complicated—just prepare the required documents in advance.
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