Can a 17-year-old get a driver's license in 2021?
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No, you must be at least 18 years old. According to Article 12 of the Decision of the Ministry of Public Security on Amending the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses", applicants for a motor vehicle driving license must meet the following requirements: Small cars: To apply for small cars, small automatic transmission cars, or light motorcycles, the applicant must be between 18 and 70 years old. Trucks: To apply for low-speed trucks, three-wheeled cars, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, or wheeled self-propelled machinery, the applicant must be between 18 and 60 years old. Buses: To apply for city buses, medium-sized buses, large trucks, trolleybuses, or trams, the applicant must be between 21 and 50 years old. Tractor trucks: To apply for tractor truck licenses, the applicant must be between 24 and 50 years old. Large buses: To apply for large bus licenses, the applicant must be between 26 and 50 years old.
I remember there were quite a few 17-year-olds wanting to get a driver's license in 2021, but according to national traffic regulations, applicants for a small car driver's license must be at least 18 years old. Seventeen-year-olds cannot register for the test because driving involves complex road conditions and safety responsibilities, and being too young may lead to judgment errors. I helped several friends look up information and found that some cities have youth driver training programs, but they cannot take the official test. I recommend waiting until you turn 18 to take action. In the meantime, you can learn theoretical knowledge and traffic rules by reading books or watching videos. Safety comes first. Now that I've been driving for five years, I think the regulations are reasonable to protect everyone. Seventeen is a learning period—don't rush, focus on improving yourself.
Back in 2021 when I was 17, I wanted to get my driver's license and went to a driving school to sign up, but got rejected. The instructor told me I had to be at least 18 years old to take the test. I felt a bit discouraged, but later enrolled in a theory class to learn traffic rules. A year later, on my 18th birthday, I passed the test smoothly. Looking back now, during that year I watched tons of driving tutorial videos and even used simulation software to practice parking. My advice to 17-year-olds: don't waste time waiting—actively prepare for the written test by studying road signs and related knowledge. When the time comes, you'll pass the exam more easily.
