What medical tests are required when renewing a driver's license after 6 years?
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Medical tests mainly include vision examination and color blindness test. Additionally, there are several other items such as grip strength, squat-and-stand test, blood pressure, hearing, and electrocardiogram. Generally, most people can pass these tests without any special physical conditions, so there's no need to worry too much. Below is relevant information: Examination location: If the vehicle management office provided medical examinations when initially applying for the driver's license, then the renewal examination will also be conducted there. If the vehicle management office does not provide renewal medical examinations, drivers must undergo the examination at a county-level or military hospital at the regiment level or above, and then submit the physical condition certificate to the vehicle management office. Notes for driver's license renewal: Before renewal, ensure that all traffic violations have been handled, fines paid, and points cleared. Otherwise, the vehicle management office will not issue the new license.
Just got my driver's license renewed - let me share the experience. The 6-year physical exam is actually much simpler than expected, mainly checking key factors affecting driving ability. The vision test is top priority - the doctor will have you cover one eye and read the eye chart. For nearsighted folks like me, wearing glasses to achieve 4.9 or above is sufficient. Next comes the color vision test, identifying patterns in colored dot images to check for color blindness. Then they examine both hands, having you make fist and extension movements to check finger functionality. The doctor also uses a cotton swab near your ears to test hearing, which must pass on both sides. Finally, they'll have you rotate your head and neck to check joint mobility. The whole process takes about 10 minutes - booking through the 12123 traffic app beforehand helps avoid queues. Remember to bring your ID and old license, and don't forget your glasses if you're nearsighted.
Let's talk about this from a safety perspective. The medical check mainly examines five aspects: whether your eyes can see clearly (color blindness or weakness won't do as you might mistake traffic signals); ears must hear horn sounds clearly; hands need to be flexible enough to grip the steering wheel and shift gears; legs should move freely to operate brake and accelerator pedals; plus sufficient neck and torso mobility to turn and check mirrors. Nowadays many places have convenient self-service medical check machines - cameras automatically take vision test images with voice prompts guiding movements. Special emphasis on vision - young people today with excessive eye strain often get stuck here, so I recommend getting an optometry test at an optical shop beforehand. Get proper rest before the test, no late nights. Those with unstable blood pressure should remember to bring medication on the day.
I recently accompanied my elderly father for his physical examination. The main items were standard: first, an eye test to check if he could clearly see the letter chart from 5 meters away; followed by a color vision test to ensure he can distinguish traffic lights; then an assessment of hand functionality; a simple hearing test for both ears; and finally, checking the flexibility of limb movements and neck rotation. The examination center here is right next to the vehicle management office. It costs 20 yuan with just an ID card, and the whole process takes less than ten minutes. Elderly people tend to forget things easily, so I’d remind those preparing for license renewal to keep their reading glasses in their bag. These checks are all to ensure they can still drive safely—after all, driving on the road is no small matter.
