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Can an 18-year-old apply for a driver's license?

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DiEthan
07/28/25 11:02pm

No. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses", applicants must meet the following age requirements: Applicants for small cars, small automatic transmission cars, small automatic transmission passenger cars for the disabled, and light motorcycles must be between 18 and 70 years old. The age recorded on the ID card shall prevail, and the applicant must be at least 18 years old to apply for a driver's license that meets the age requirements. The age requirements for applying for a driver's license are as follows: Applicants for low-speed trucks, three-wheeled vehicles, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, or wheeled self-propelled machinery must be between 18 and 60 years old. Applicants for city buses, large trucks, trolleybuses, or trams must be between 20 and 50 years old. Applicants for medium-sized buses must be between 21 and 50 years old. Applicants for tractors must be between 24 and 50 years old. Applicants for large buses must be between 26 and 50 years old. Students receiving full-time driving vocational education who apply for large buses or tractors must be between 20 and 50 years old. Physical requirements for applying for a driver's license: Height: Applicants for large buses, tractors, city buses, large trucks, or trolleybuses must be at least 155 cm tall. Applicants for medium-sized buses must be at least 150 cm tall. Vision: Applicants for large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, large trucks, trolleybuses, or trams must have a naked or corrected visual acuity of at least 5.0 on the logarithmic visual acuity chart. Applicants for other vehicle types must have a naked or corrected visual acuity of at least 4.9 on the logarithmic visual acuity chart. Those with monocular vision impairment can apply for small cars, small automatic transmission cars, low-speed trucks, three-wheeled vehicles, or small automatic transmission passenger cars for the disabled if their right eye has a naked or corrected visual acuity of at least 5.0 and a horizontal field of vision of at least 150 degrees. Color vision: No red-green color blindness. Hearing: Able to distinguish the direction of sound with each ear at a distance of 50 cm from a tuning fork. Those with hearing impairment who can meet the above requirements with hearing aids can apply for small cars or small automatic transmission cars. Upper limbs: Both thumbs must be intact, and each hand must have at least three other fingers intact, with normal limb and finger movement. Those with missing finger tips or three intact fingers on the left hand and complete palms can apply for small cars, small automatic transmission cars, low-speed trucks, or three-wheeled vehicles. Lower limbs: Both lower limbs must be intact with normal movement, and the length difference must not exceed 5 cm. Those with a missing or non-functional left lower limb can apply for small automatic transmission cars. Torso and neck: No movement dysfunction. Those with missing or non-functional right or both lower limbs but can sit independently and meet the upper limb requirements can apply for small automatic transmission passenger cars for the disabled. Those with one missing hand but with an intact thumb and two other fingers on the other hand, normal upper limb and finger movement, and meeting the lower limb requirements can also apply for small automatic transmission passenger cars for the disabled. Applicants for a motor vehicle driving license must submit their application to the vehicle management office according to the following regulations: Applicants residing in their registered residence must apply at their registered residence. Applicants residing in a temporary residence can apply at the temporary residence. Active military personnel (including armed police) must apply at their place of residence. Foreign nationals must apply at their place of residence. Applicants for additional vehicle types must apply at the place where their current driver's license was issued.

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DiCaroline
08/12/25 2:23am

When I took the driver's license test last year, I paid special attention to the age requirement. To apply for a C-class license, you must be at least 18 years old in actual age, not nominal age. For example, if you're nominally 18 this year but your ID card shows you're actually 17, the driving school's registration system will directly reject your application. I remember on the registration day, there was a young guy who brought his household registration and ID card, but he was still half a month short of turning 18, so he could only wait eagerly. However, don't waste this waiting time—you can start preparing by using the Driver's License Test Prep app to memorize all 1,300+ questions for Subject 1. You can also watch instructional videos for Subjects 2 and 3 to learn steering wheel control and gear-shifting techniques. When you actually turn 18 and go to register, you'll be fully prepared, saving both time and retake fees!

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DiReid
10/01/25 5:01am

Our driving school receives daily inquiries about age requirements. To clarify, you must be at least 18 years old (calculated by ID card birth date) to apply for a driver's license. Being 18 by nominal age isn't eligible - the system won't accept applicants even one day short. Last month, a high school student thought nominal age 18 qualified, only to make a wasted trip. Actually, those few months' gap are perfect for preparation: download traffic rule apps for mock tests or watch road condition videos on Bilibili. Also note medical standards - get glasses ready if nearsighted, and pass the color blindness test. Remember to bring original ID and medical form when registering, unlike some careless students who make multiple trips.

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AubreyLynn
11/14/25 6:49am

According to traffic regulations, applicants for a small car driver's license must be at least 18 years old in actual age, and 18 nominal years old usually does not meet the requirement. This regulation is mainly based on safety considerations, as young people's reaction abilities and judgment need time to mature. If the age difference is not significant, it is recommended to consult a driving school for specific scheduling. Early preparation is essential, such as watching safety driving documentaries and understanding road courtesy principles. When I was learning to drive, a classmate failed the road test several times due to unfamiliarity with right-of-way rules. In fact, age restrictions are also protective measures—driving without a license can result in vehicle impoundment and fines, so never take the risk.

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Arya
01/04/26 8:29am

From a driving safety perspective, individuals under 18 years old are indeed not suitable for driving. As an instructor with twenty years of experience, I've seen too many impatient young people. Getting a driver's license isn't a race against time—the key is to build a solid foundation. If you're just a few months shy of the legal age, why not use this time to lay the groundwork: practice steering wheel simulation exercises several times a week to develop a feel for the car; observe experienced drivers from the passenger seat; you can even try karting to practice directional control. When you actually start learning to drive, you'll noticeably pick it up faster than your peers, easily passing challenges like hill starts and reverse parking in the driving test. There's really no need to rush these few months—sharpening your axe won't delay the cutting of firewood!

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