What are the physical examination items for a C1 driver's license?
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C1 driver's license physical examination items include: Height: must be 150 cm or above; Vision: naked or corrected visual acuity of both eyes must reach 4.9 or above on the logarithmic visual acuity chart; Color discrimination: no red-green color blindness; Hearing: able to distinguish the direction of sound sources with each ear 50 cm away from the tuning fork; Upper limbs: both thumbs must be intact, and each hand must have three other fingers intact with normal limb and finger movement functions; Lower limbs: normal movement functions; Trunk and neck: no movement dysfunction. Vehicle types permitted with a C1 license: The C1 driver's license allows driving small and mini passenger vehicles, as well as light and mini cargo vehicles; light, small, and mini special-purpose vehicles; small passenger vehicles with seating capacity of 9 or fewer people. Vehicles not permitted with a C1 license: large buses, tractors, city buses, medium buses, large trucks, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, light motorcycles, wheeled self-propelled machinery, trolleybuses, and trams. Additionally, a C1 license does not permit driving vehicles with more than 9 seats or trucks with a total length exceeding 6 meters.
I remember when I renewed my C1 driver's license, the physical examination was simple but essential. The vision test was the most frequent, requiring uncorrected or corrected visual acuity of at least 5.0 in both eyes, and corrective lenses had to be worn on-site for measurement. The color vision test used an Ishihara color blindness book, with clear red-green discrimination as a strict requirement—color blindness would make driving dangerous. The hearing test involved responding to whispers in a quiet room from a distance of several meters. Physical mobility was checked to ensure normal flexion and extension of arms and legs without severe impairments. Blood pressure measurement was also included, as high blood pressure could affect reaction times. The whole process took about 20 minutes, and those who failed had to seek treatment before retrying. Don’t forget to bring your ID and cash—the fee was a few dozen yuan, varying slightly by city, but the core goal was to ensure safe driving.
As someone who cares about safety, I must emphasize that the C1 driver's license medical examination cannot be taken lightly. The examination items include: vision test must reach 5.0, which can be corrected with glasses; color discrimination test to check color recognition; hearing test using whispered voice to measure reaction distance; physical function test to ensure sound limbs; and absence of serious diseases such as heart disease history. Insufficient vision or color blindness can make it difficult to see road signs at night, leading to accidents; poor hearing may prevent you from hearing emergency horns. Don't be nervous during the examination, prepare your medical certificates in advance, and only after passing the medical examination can you drive with peace of mind.
When I first got my driver's license, I was a bit nervous about the medical check-up, but the items were straightforward: First, vision test—either naked eye or with glasses to reach 5.0, reading letters on a chart; color blindness test using color cards to distinguish red and green—failing would be a disaster; hearing test where you respond to soft speech; physical examination where the doctor asks you to lift your hands and feet; finally, sign and it's over. The whole process took 15 minutes—pretty simple, right? It ensures you won't endanger yourself or others due to physical issues, making driving a car stress-free.
