Where to go for the C1 driver's license physical examination?
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For applicants of the C1 driver's license, the physical examination must be conducted at a county-level hospital or a military hospital at or above the regimental level. For the initial application of a motor vehicle driver's license, an application form should be filled out, and the following documents should be submitted: 1. The applicant's identity proof; 2. A physical condition certificate issued by a county-level or military hospital at or above the regimental level. For applicants applying for a small automatic transmission passenger vehicle specially for the disabled, a physical condition certificate issued by a specialized medical institution designated by the provincial health authority should be submitted. The C1 driver's license physical examination includes checks for height, vision, color discrimination, hearing, upper limbs, lower limbs, torso, and neck.
When I took the C1 driver's license test last year, the medical check-up had to be done at designated locations, typically local Class IIA or above hospitals or medical examination centers approved by the Health Commission. Remember to bring your ID card and a one-inch blue background photo. The examination items include a vision test—requiring corrected vision of at least 0.8, color blindness and color weakness checks to avoid red-green issues, hearing tests for small sound recognition, and coordination of limb movements. The entire process takes about 20 minutes and costs less than 100 yuan. It's recommended to check the designated locations on the local traffic management bureau's official website or mini-program in advance and go early on weekdays to avoid crowds and queues. Safe driving starts with good health—don't skip this step, or an unqualified medical report may delay your test and waste money. Nowadays, many places offer self-service kiosks for quick medical check-ups, but make sure they are certified institutions to be valid.
