Where to Get a Physical Examination for Motor Vehicle License Renewal?

[Shelly]

For the physical examination required for driver's license renewal, a medical certificate regarding physical conditions must be issued by a medical institution at or above the county level or a military regiment-level hospital. Below are the detailed contents regarding motor vehicle driver's licenses: 1. Physical Examination Details: The physical examination for motor vehicle license renewal must be conducted at a medical institution designated by the vehicle management office. According to the new regulations effective from November 20, 2020, the physical examination for motor vehicle license renewal can be conducted at medical institutions with health examination qualifications, including secondary or higher-level hospitals, community health service centers, township health centers, etc. 2. Notes: Holders of motor vehicle driver's licenses who are 70 years old or above are required to submit a qualified physical examination certificate to the vehicle management office annually. This means that the motor vehicle driver's license must be reviewed every year. If the standards are not met, the driver will not be allowed to continue driving motor vehicles.

[ParkerDella]

Last time I renewed my driver's license, I got the medical check done at the nearby DMV. Nowadays, DMVs are equipped with self-service medical examination machines where you can test your vision, color discrimination, and hearing just by swiping your ID card. The whole process takes about ten minutes. Just remember to bring your ID card and old driver's license, and don't wear colored contact lenses for the vision test. Some cities have also opened medical checkpoints at community hospitals, which are less crowded on weekends with no queues. For convenience, you can search for designated locations on the local traffic police's official WeChat account. Don't just go to any hospital—last time my neighbor went to a private hospital, and the DMV didn't accept the results, so he had to make two trips for nothing.

[Adriel]

Last month, I just renewed my license and went to the community hospital for the physical exam—much faster than queuing at the DMV. Now that policies have relaxed, many places offer this service, including tertiary hospital health centers and designated township clinics. Remember to wear dark-colored clothes for the ID photo, and myopic friends must bring glasses to test corrected vision. A little tip: You can check nearby available locations with map navigation on the Traffic Management 12123 APP when booking the exam. It’s best to call ahead to confirm required documents, as some places check the validity of physical exam reports within six months—having to retest due to expiration is a hassle.

[VanMaria]

Nowadays, there are many medical examination points available. Even postal outlets in our area can handle driver's license medical exams. The items checked for a regular license renewal are quite simple: meeting the vision standards, no color blindness, and normal hearing. For car owners in county towns, visiting the vehicle management office is the safest option, while urban residents may find community health service centers more convenient. Pay special attention to ensure the background of the ID photo is white, as incorrect photo dimensions will require retaking. It's advisable to avoid peak periods like Mondays and month-end; I once queued for two hours. The medical examination report is valid for six months, so plan your timing carefully and don't do it too early.