How often should a B2 driver's license be renewed?

[JonathanMarie]

Initially, a driver's license is valid for 6 years. After the 6-year period, it must be renewed. If there is no record of accumulating 12 penalty points within these 6 years, as a reward, a 10-year validity license will be issued. If there is no record of accumulating 12 penalty points within these 10 years, a long-term valid driver's license will be issued upon renewal. Therefore, depending on the validity period, the driver's license needs to be renewed every 6 or 10 years. Failing to renew the driver's license on time may result in the following situations: 1. If the license is overdue for less than one year: the renewal can still be processed through the normal procedure. 2. If the license is overdue for more than one year but less than three years: the license will be revoked, but it can be renewed by passing the subject one exam. 3. If the license is overdue for more than three years: the license will become invalid and cannot be renewed.

[DylanAnn]

I'm a veteran truck driver with 15 years of transportation experience, and the B2 license renewal is something you really can't take lightly. The first renewal is required six years after the initial issuance, and the physical exam back then was quite straightforward—done in half an hour. After that renewal, the license is valid for ten years, but you must watch your demerit points carefully each year to avoid hitting 12 points, or you'll have to attend a refresher course. When the ten-year period expires, passing the physical exam allows you to switch to a long-term license. Last year, three drivers in our team got stuck on the color vision test during their physicals, almost losing their night delivery routes. My advice is to start the renewal process three months early to avoid the year-end rush—it's a nightmare when all the construction crew guys try to take leave at the same time.

[SanDelilah]

As a fleet manager overseeing more than 20 dump trucks, let me explain. While the B2 license renewal is required every six years as a mandatory rule, in practice, annual reviews are necessary. Under the new traffic regulations, accumulating 1-8 penalty points in a cycle requires online study, 9-11 points mandate in-person classes, and a full 12 points leads directly to license downgrade! Last week, our driver Xiao Wang was penalized 6 points for speeding on the highway at night. Having accumulated points for two consecutive years, he now has to attend a three-day traffic law training. I recommend freight drivers install the Traffic Management 12123 app to check penalty points and schedule license renewals. Key reminder: Don’t go to small clinics for the renewal medical exam—visit designated hospitals for vision and color blindness tests. Last year, a fellow driver failed the red-green color blindness test.

[SimonDella]

From a driving instructor's perspective: The B2 license renewal cycle may seem long, but scoring management is crucial. If you accumulate 12 penalty points during the initial 6-year license period, your license will be downgraded to C1, meaning you can't drive trucks - essentially losing your livelihood. I've seen too many trainees scrambling to clear points before renewal, but it's often too late! Remember to settle all traffic violations before the annual points reset date. The latest regulation requires depth perception testing during license renewal medical exams - poor distance judgment can easily lead to rear-end collisions in transportation. Long-haul drivers are advised to keep Huoxiang Zhengqi Shui (a traditional Chinese medicine) in their vehicles and ensure their blood pressure doesn't exceed standards during medical checks.