What are the physical examination items for obtaining a C1 driver's license?
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C1 driver's license physical examination items are as follows: Height. Applicants for large buses, tractors, city buses, large trucks, and trolleybuses must be at least 155 cm tall. Applicants for medium-sized buses must be at least 150 cm tall. Vision. Applicants for large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, large trucks, trolleybuses, or trams must have uncorrected or corrected visual acuity of at least 5.0 on the logarithmic visual acuity chart. Applicants for other vehicle types must have uncorrected or corrected visual acuity of at least 4.9 on the logarithmic visual acuity chart. Color vision. No red-green color blindness. Hearing. Able to distinguish the direction of sound sources with each ear at a distance of 50 cm from a tuning fork. Upper limbs. Both thumbs must be intact, and each hand must have at least three other fingers intact, with normal limb and finger movement functions. Lower limbs. Normal movement function. For manual transmission vehicles, the length difference between the lower limbs must not exceed 5 cm. For automatic transmission vehicles, the right lower limb must be intact. No movement dysfunction in the trunk or neck. C1 physical examination requirements: Motor vehicle drivers aged 70 and above (including 70) must undergo an annual physical examination, while those under 70 do not need to. C1 application age: The minimum age limit for a C1 driver's license is 18, with no upper age limit. However, applicants aged 70 and above must pass tests on memory, judgment, and reaction abilities. C1 driver's license: The C1 driver's license is one of the codes for motor vehicle driver's licenses. The C1 license allows driving small and micro passenger vehicles, light and micro cargo vehicles, light, small, and micro special-purpose vehicles, and small passenger vehicles with a seating capacity of 9 or fewer.
I just went for the C1 driver's license medical check-up last time, and I remember it clearly. The main items include vision examination, which requires monocular naked-eye or corrected vision to reach 4.9 or above. The doctor will ask you to read the eye chart, so myopic friends should remember to wear glasses. The color discrimination test uses a color atlas to check if you are red-green color blind. The hearing test involves shaking keys or whispering near your ear to confirm you can distinguish the direction of sound. They also measure your height, mainly to ensure you can safely operate the pedals. Finally, they check the mobility of your limbs and joints, such as raising your arms, rotating your wrists, squatting, standing, and walking, to ensure there are no disabilities that affect driving. The whole process takes about 20 minutes, and remember to bring your ID card and photos.
Having led driving test teams for over a decade, I know C1 physical exams focus on just a few key criteria. Vision is paramount—how can you drive if you can't see clearly? Monocular or corrected vision must reach at least 4.9. Color blindness tests mainly screen for red-green deficiencies, which directly impact traffic light recognition. Hearing tests use tuning forks or whispered voice to ensure drivers can hear horns in emergencies. Upper limbs must maneuver steering wheels smoothly, so grip strength and joint mobility are checked. Lower limbs emphasize knee/ankle flexibility for crisp pedal operation. Height matters less—just stay above 150cm. The entire process takes 30 minutes at designated hospitals. Avoid late nights beforehand to prevent vision test interference.
