What does the C1 driver's license physical examination include?

[ChloeLynn]

The C1 driver's license physical examination includes the following items: 1. Vision - uncorrected or corrected visual acuity of both eyes must reach 4.9 or above on the logarithmic visual acuity chart; 2. Color discrimination - no red-green color blindness; 3. Hearing - ability to distinguish the direction of sound sources with each ear 50 cm away from a tuning fork (applicants with hearing impairments who can meet this requirement by wearing hearing aids may apply for a motor vehicle driver's license for small cars or small automatic transmission vehicles); 4. Upper limbs - both thumbs must be healthy, and each hand must have at least three other healthy fingers with normal limb and finger movement functions; 5. Lower limbs - normal movement function with a length difference between lower limbs not exceeding 5 cm; 6. Trunk and neck - no movement dysfunction.

[Andrew]

I just got my C1 driver's license last month, and the physical examination was actually quite simple. First, they test your vision - as long as you can see the 4.9 line with glasses correction, you pass. The color blindness test involves recognizing number patterns; those who can't distinguish traffic lights will definitely fail. For hearing, they use a tuning fork near your ear to check if you can identify the sound direction. The hand examination was the most interesting part - the doctor bends each finger to count them one by one. Your thumb must be intact, and at least three other fingers need normal movement. The leg test just requires doing two simple squats to check normal bending ability. Finally, they ask if you have any history of sudden fainting. The whole process takes about twenty minutes and costs less than 100 yuan.

[ODaniel]

Having trained students for over a decade, the C1 license medical examination focuses on five key aspects: First, vision must be 4.9 or above, either uncorrected or corrected, with color blindness and weakness checked. Second, hearing requires the ability to discern the direction of a sound source from 50 centimeters. Third, the upper limbs must have both thumbs intact, with at least three other fingers functioning normally on each hand. The lower limbs are assessed for joint mobility, ensuring normal flexion and extension. Lastly, screenings for organic heart disease and epilepsy are conducted. Some students with congenital thumb absence have switched to C2 automatic transmission licenses, while those with right lower limb disabilities require specially modified vehicles. It's advisable to avoid staying up late before the medical exam, and those with myopia must wear glasses with accurate prescriptions.

[DiNora]

The C1 driver's license medical exam mainly checks four categories: corrected vision must reach 4.9 or above with no red-green color blindness; normal hearing capable of distinguishing directions; intact thumbs and functional three-finger operation in hands; free movement of lower limb joints. Color blindness tests use chromatic vision atlas books, while hand and foot examinations assess range of motion—no blood tests or X-rays required. The cost is typically around 80 RMB, conducted at designated DMV hospitals. Remember that chronic conditions like hypertension require medication control for stability, and hyperthyroidism with protruding eyes may affect vision pass rates.

[ColtonAnn]

At our driving school, Old Wang failed the medical exam due to color blindness. The doctor showed him a dotted color chart and asked for the numbers, but he mistook an 8 for a 3. Nowadays, the C1 medical check is quite user-friendly: the vision test requires 4.9 but allows wearing reading glasses; the hearing test simply involves holding a buzzing tuning fork; hand examination checks finger flexibility by rubbing them together, and missing a pinky doesn’t affect the result; leg mobility is tested by squatting. The final consultation asks about epilepsy or severe heart conditions—those with pacemakers need to bring a medical certificate. Middle-aged and elderly individuals should remember to take blood pressure medication beforehand, as high blood pressure may lead to a temporary deferral.