What items are checked in the physical health certificate for a driver's license?
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For the physical examination certificate required for a driver's license, the examination must be conducted at a medical institution at or above the county level or a military regiment-level hospital. Applicants for a special small automatic passenger vehicle for the disabled should undergo the examination at a specialized medical institution designated by the provincial health authority. The specific examination items are as follows: 1. Surgical examination: (1) Height and weight; (2) Examination of motor functions of limbs, trunk, and neck; (3) Identification of physical defects; (4) Examination for unequal length of lower limbs. 2. Internal medicine examination: (1) Cardiovascular diseases: mainly through medical history inquiry, supplemented by blood pressure measurement and cardiac auscultation; (2) Nervous system diseases: medical history inquiry and neurological reflex examination.
Last time I applied for a driver's license, I only had to take a physical exam, which was quite simple—just an eye test. The doctor will ask you to read an eye chart, requiring corrected vision to meet a certain standard, such as being able to see 0.8 or better with glasses. There's also a color vision test to distinguish traffic light colors—don't mistake a red light for green! Hearing must be okay too; they play some beeping sounds to test whether you can hear traffic warnings. The physical exam checks basic mobility, ensuring no issues with hand-foot coordination, like quick steering. Psychologically, they ask about conditions like epilepsy or mental illness to prevent accidents caused by episodes while driving. Oh, and they also asked about my medical history—chronic illnesses are fine as long as they don’t affect driving. The whole process is quick—just remember to bring your ID to a certified hospital. Safety first, so you don’t endanger yourself or others on the road.
