What does the physical examination for driver's license renewal include?
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The items for the driver's license renewal physical examination are mainly as follows: 1. 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. 2. Hearing: The ability to distinguish the direction of sound sources with each ear at a distance of 50 cm from the fork. 3. 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. 4. Lower limbs: Normal movement function. Applicants for driving manual transmission cars must have a lower limb length difference of no more than 5 cm. Applicants for driving automatic transmission cars must have a sound right lower limb.
When I renewed my driver's license last year, the medical examination went like this: First, go to a designated medical institution, usually a hospital or clinic partnered with the vehicle management office. The vision test came first, where I looked at letters pointing in different directions on an eye chart. My vision was decent, but I wore glasses for a retest to confirm I could see road signs clearly. There was also a color blindness test, identifying colors on dotted charts to ensure I could recognize traffic lights. Next was the hearing test—wearing headphones in a small room, listening to various tones to confirm I could hear horns. Then, the doctor had me lift my arms and move my legs to check flexibility, proving I could operate the steering wheel and pedals. The whole process was simple, taking about ten minutes and costing around 30 yuan. Just bring your ID card and driver's license. If you fail, like having insufficient vision, just get glasses first—no need to worry too much. The focus of the exam is safety; meeting the physical requirements for driving reduces accident risks. Regular care for your eyes and hearing also helps.
