What are the physical examination items for driver's license renewal?
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The physical examination items for driver's license renewal include height, vision, color discrimination, hearing, and physical condition. Driver's license validity period: Generally, the validity period of a motor vehicle driver's license is 6 years. Within these 6 years, if the motor vehicle driver's accumulated points in each scoring period have never reached 12 points, they can renew their license for a 10-year validity period. If within the 10-year validity period, the driver still does not reach 12 points in each scoring period, they can renew their license for a long-term valid motor vehicle driver's license. Driver's license overdue: If overdue for more than one year but not exceeding two years, the driver's license will be locked by the system and placed in a "revocable suspension" status; if overdue for more than two years, the driver's license will be in a "revoked" status.
When renewing my driver's license, the medical examination mainly includes three parts: vision test, which is reading an eye chart, requiring corrected visual acuity of at least 0.8 in both eyes (just wear glasses if you're nearsighted), plus a color blindness test where you identify numbers/colors on the traffic light booklet; hearing test where the doctor whispers numbers or letters near your ear for you to repeat; and general health inquiry about conditions like epilepsy or heart disease that may affect driving. I completed it in 20 minutes at the designated hospital—it's faster during off-peak hours. Bring your ID card and a copy of your old license, costing about 50 yuan. Remember to rest well beforehand (avoid staying up late to prevent vision issues)—safe driving comes first, and this screening helps identify potential risks to ensure road safety for all.
As someone who just renewed my license, I'm very familiar with the process: First is the vision test, identifying small letter directions and color recognition patterns; the hearing test simply requires responding to sounds; finally, the doctor verbally asks health questions. The entire physical takes about 15 minutes. Going to a community health center is convenient—bring your documents to minimize queuing. I recommend booking online appointments to avoid peak hour crowds. If you have poor vision, don't forget to wear your glasses, and be careful with color recognition—common mistakes happen here. Safe driving starts with good health, so don't underestimate these checks. The cost is low but the value is high—it reduces accident risks.
