What are the items for the physical examination when renewing a driver's license?
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The items for the physical examination when renewing a driver's license include: 1. Height: No restrictions; 2. Vision: Both eyes must have naked or corrected vision reaching at least 4.9 on the logarithmic visual acuity chart (equivalent to 0.8 on the E chart); 3. Color discrimination: No red-green color blindness; 4. Hearing: Able to distinguish the direction of sound with each ear at 50 cm from a tuning fork; 5. Upper limbs: Both thumbs must be intact, and each hand must have at least three other fingers intact, with normal movement function of limbs and fingers; 6. Lower limbs: Normal movement function, with a difference in leg length not exceeding 5 cm; 7. Trunk and neck: No movement dysfunction. Motor vehicle drivers applying for a license renewal should submit their application to the vehicle management office at the place where the driver's license was issued within 90 days before the expiration of the current license. When applying, they must fill out the driver's license application form and submit the following documents: 1. Proof of identity of the motor vehicle driver; 2. The current driver's license; 3. A medical certificate of physical condition issued by a county-level or higher medical institution (or a military medical institution at the regimental level or above). For those applying to drive small automatic passenger vehicles specially designed for disabled individuals, a medical certificate issued by a specialized medical institution designated by the provincial health authority is required.
I just renewed my driver's license, and the medical check-up was simple but crucial. First, they tested my vision—I had to read letters both above and below on the eye chart. If you're nearsighted or farsighted, you must wear corrective glasses; otherwise, it's dangerous when you can't see road signs or pedestrians clearly while driving. Next was the hearing test, where the doctor used a tuning fork or headphones to check if I could hear soft speech, ensuring I can hear sirens or honks. The color vision test involved identifying colors on cards—you wouldn't want to mistake a red light for green and cause an accident. The physical mobility test required moving my hands and feet through a few actions, like rotating my wrists or shaking hands, to confirm flexibility and coordination without errors. Blood pressure and heart rate were also measured to prevent fainting due to high pressure. The whole process took less than half an hour. Remember to bring your ID and photos in advance and choose a certified hospital to avoid delays. Last time I renewed my license, I met an uncle who got held up due to high blood pressure—he admitted he almost hit someone before and now insists on a check-up every two years. Safe driving relies on good health, so don't skip the hassle—get it done and hit the road.
