What are the disadvantages of driving a cab?

1, cervical spondylosis

Cervical spondylosis in the cab driver industry is very common, because they work more than ten hours a day, always in the car to maintain a posture, most cab drivers are difficult to maintain the sitting posture of the neck is straight, and the middle of the almost no opportunity for activity, time will inevitably lead to cervical and lumbar vertebrae Department of the lesions.

2, lumbar intervertebral disc herniation

In the overstrain, position sudden change, violent action or violent impact, the annulus fibrosus can be outwardly bulging, and thus the nucleus pulposus can be ruptured through the crack of the annulus fibrosus outwardly protruding, which is known as herniation of the disc.

It has been determined that the load on the lumbar intervertebral discs when the driver is sitting is about three times the weight of the torso, which is far greater than that of the standing position, coupled with the atrophy of the lumbar muscles in the long-term sitting position, which can lead to an increase in the pressure within the intervertebral discs, then the nucleus pulposus can be caused to protrude, and the compression of the nerve roots at the back of the lower extremities lead to pain.

3, frozen shoulder

Drivers due to occupational characteristics and reasons, driving hands on the steering wheel, so that the range of motion of the upper limbs is limited, very small, plus the need to open the windows in the vehicle driving ventilation, it is easy to lead to the shoulder joint parts of the wind cold, thus greatly increasing the chance of suffering from frozen shoulder.

Expanded Information:

The taxi driver should have the conditions:

1, hold a motor vehicle driver's license of class C or above (including class C), with a driving experience of more than 2 years, and an age of not more than 60 years old.

2, no major traffic accidents within 3 years; by the cab vocational training test, and master the relevant road transport regulations, local customs and humanities, motor vehicle maintenance and passenger first aid and other basic knowledge.

3, taxi drivers should not only have skillful professional skills, but also have good service quality. Pay close attention to civilized manners, neat dress, instrument, civilized behavior, language, and can be everywhere for the sake of passengers.

Baidu Encyclopedia - Taxi Driver Qualification Regulations