Can a 75-year-old obtain a driver's license?

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GemmaLynn
07/30/25 12:34am
75-year-olds can obtain a driver's license. According to the latest regulations: For individuals aged 70 and above applying for a driver's license, the relevant policies state that they only need to pass additional tests for memory, judgment, and reaction abilities. As long as their physical condition meets the safety requirements for driving, they can obtain a driver's license. Therefore, a 75-year-old can obtain a driver's license. Introduction to the types of driver's licenses available for elderly individuals: Elderly individuals can apply for a driver's license for small cars, small automatic transmission cars, or light motorcycles. There are currently no open policies regarding age for other types of driver's licenses.
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