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Driving Re-exams
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Called for a re-exam?
Each year about 5,000 B.C. drivers are asked to take
a driver's re-exam.
When is a driver's re-exam required?
Some of the most common reasons for a driver's
re-exam are:
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a doctor reports a medical condition that may
affect a person's fitness or ability to drive
safely
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results of a previous re-exam suggest follow-up
testing is necessary
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an accident report, police report or other
report indicates a driver may be unable, or
unsure how, to handle a common driving situation
The information in this section will be useful to
you if:
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you are an experienced driver who received a
re-exam notice in the mail
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you are an experienced driver who received a
Driver's Medical Examination form in the mail.
It will help you prepare for your re-exam, and tells
you more about the re-exam road test. You can also
learn about the benefits of giving up your licence
if you no longer feel confident driving.
Medical exams
The Superintendent of Motor Vehicles (OSMV) may
require a B.C. driver to have a medical exam.
Who must take a medical exam?
You will be required to take a medical exam when:
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you are approaching your 80th birthday, and
every two years thereafter (drivers 80 and older
are asked to provide regular medical reports,
because at this age people are more likely to
develop or have a medical condition that may
affect driving)
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you apply for a commercial driver's licence or
an industrial road airbrake endorsement
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you are a commercial driver (commercial drivers
are required to provide routine medical reports
periodically, depending on their age and class
of licence)
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it is time to review a previously identified
driving-related medical condition that may
affect your fitness and ability to drive safely
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you, someone with medical expertise, a police
officer or someone else reports a possible or
known medical condition that could affect your
fitness and ability to drive safely
Taking a medical exam
If you are required to have a medical exam, you will
receive a Driver's Medical Examination form in the
mail.
Take this form to your doctor who will complete it
and mail it to the address on the form.
Note: This form must be completed and received by
the OSMV within 45 days or your driver's licence may
be cancelled.
The Superintendent will review the completed form
and let you know if any more information or testing
is required. The Superintendent will also notify you
if your driver's licence status changes as a result
of the information on the form.
If you have a medical condition that may affect your
fitness or ability to drive safely, you may have to
take a re-exam road test.
The re-exam road test
The road test may have changed since the last time
you were tested. Today's road test takes about 60
minutes. After a 45-minute drive, your driver
examiner will spend time giving you some feedback on
your driving strengths and weaknesses. There are
several things you can do to prepare for your
re-exam road test.
What will I have to do?
During your road test, your examiner will assess
your ability to use the following skills:
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observation (e.g., shoulder and mirror checks,
scanning)
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space margins (e.g., keeping your lane position,
following at a safe distance)
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speed control (e.g., acceleration and
deceleration, driving for conditions, keeping to
posted speed limits)
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steering (e.g., smoothness, turning)
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communication (e.g., turn signals, eye contact
with other drivers)
Your examiner will also assess your ability to
perceive hazards and to enter and leave a high-speed
roadway.
What if I have any questions?
If you have any questions about the exam, ask the
examiner before your test begins.
During the road test, your examiner will give you
instructions but will not engage in conversation.
This lets you give your full attention to your
driving. It also allows your examiner to focus on
observing and evaluating the skills you're
demonstrating.
Try to relax. The examiner will not try to trick you
or ask you to do anything illegal. You will be
instructed, in plenty of time, when to make turns
and where to park.
When you do not receive instructions, continue
driving and obey all laws, rules, regulations,
signs, signals and road markings.
What if I don't pass?
If you don't pass your re-exam, you will have to
turn in your driver's licence. In most cases, you'll
be issued a learner's licence (which means you can
only drive while accompanied by another licensed
adult). Most people are given two more opportunities
(for a total of three) to pass the road test.
Giving up your licence
Driving can be stressful and dangerous. If you have
trouble checking over your shoulder or seeing at
night or in poor weather, you may be putting
yourself and others at risk. You may decide it's
time to give up your driver's licence and begin
using alternatives such as public transit, taxis and
riding with friends and family.
Some of the benefits of giving up your licence
include:
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You no longer have the responsibility of
driving. Why not sit back and relax as a
passenger?
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You save money. The Canadian Automobile
Association estimates the cost of operating a
new mid-size car to be approximately $7,000 a
year (based on driving 12,000 km per year.)
You can apply for a free B.C. Identification Card at
any driver licensing office to provide you with
picture identification.
If you have a Disabled Parking Permit, you can take
it with you to use in any vehicle in which you are a
passenger.
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Source:
Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC.com)
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