What physical examinations are required before taking the driving test?
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The main physical examination items before taking the driving test are: 1. Age: 18-70 years old. 2. Height: No restriction. 3. Vision: The naked vision or corrected vision of both eyes must reach 4.9 or above on the logarithmic visual acuity chart (equivalent to 0.8 on the E chart). 4. Color discrimination: No red-green color blindness. 5. Hearing: Able to distinguish the direction of the sound source with each ear 50 centimeters away from the tuning fork. 6. 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. 7. Lower limbs: Normal movement function, with a length difference between the lower limbs not exceeding 5 centimeters. 8. Trunk and neck: No movement dysfunction.
When I first got my driver's license, the medical check-up mainly consisted of several parts: First was the vision test, where I had to read letters or patterns of different sizes on an eye chart specified by the doctor to ensure I could clearly see traffic lights. There was also a color blindness test, using special color plates to distinguish colors like red and green, preventing misidentification of signals. Hearing was also checked—the doctor played sounds to have me indicate their direction, ensuring I could hear horns or emergency situations while driving. Next was the limb mobility test, requiring me to move my arms and legs, such as simulating turning the steering wheel or pressing the accelerator, to ensure coordination and flexibility. Blood pressure and heart rate were measured too, and sometimes even an ECG was done to prevent heart issues while driving. The whole process was quite quick but very important, ensuring safety on the road and preventing accidents.
