What items are required for a physical examination when renewing a driver's license?
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When renewing a driver's license, the following items need to be checked: surgery, internal medicine, ophthalmology, and tuning fork hearing test. Generally, you need to go to a medical institution at or above the county level or the military regiment level for examination. If you are disabled, you need to go to a specialized medical institution designated by the provincial health authority for examination. More relevant information is as follows: Downgrading the permitted driving model: If the physical condition of a motor vehicle driver changes and no longer meets the conditions of the permitted driving model on the current driver's license, but meets the conditions of other permitted driving models, the driver should apply to downgrade the permitted driving model at the vehicle management office where the driver's license was issued or elsewhere within 30 days. Filling out the application form: When applying, you should fill out the application form and submit the motor vehicle driver's identity proof, motor vehicle driver's license, and the relevant physical condition certificate issued by a medical institution at or above the county level or the military regiment level.
The physical examination for driver's license renewal is quite simple, and I've done it several times. The most common test is the vision check, where they assess your distance and near vision in both eyes. The doctor will show you a chart with letters or symbols to identify. A color vision test is also mandatory—they'll present colored cards to check for color blindness, as failing to distinguish traffic lights could be dangerous. The hearing test is straightforward too; you'll wear headphones in a quiet room to confirm you can detect basic sounds like car horns or warning signals. The key focus is the limb function examination to ensure finger dexterity for steering wheel and gearshift operation—doctors may ask you to perform simple movements like making fists or stretching. Additionally, they screen blood pressure and general health for conditions like hypertension that might impair driving. The whole process takes about 10 minutes at local hospitals or traffic police-designated centers (remember to book in advance). This protocol exists to keep roads safe, preventing minor health issues from causing major accidents.
