Can an 18-year-old obtain a B2 driver's license?

[DiDelaney]

No. To apply for a B2 driver's license, you must be at least 20 years old and submit the application in your registered residence. At 18 years old, you can apply for a C1 license, motorcycle license, etc. Below is relevant information about the B2 license: Introduction: The B2 license allows you to drive heavy-duty, medium-duty trucks or large, heavy, and medium-sized special-purpose vehicles. Heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks are primarily trucks. Vehicles permitted: The B2 license permits driving heavy-duty, medium-duty trucks or large, heavy, and medium-sized special-purpose vehicles. Heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks are mainly trucks, such as the large dump trucks commonly seen on roads, which fall under the category of heavy-duty trucks. Large, heavy, and medium-sized special-purpose vehicles refer to vehicles equipped with specialized devices or equipment, such as water sprinklers, concrete mixer trucks, fire trucks, etc.

[StArcher]

I just turned eighteen and really want to get a heavy truck driver's license, but when I went to the DMV, I found out I have to wait until I'm 20 to apply. These two years can actually be put to good use—I can start by getting a C1 car license and gain some experience driving around the city. I’ve heard driving a big truck is completely different; shifting gears and reversing all require relearning, and the vehicle is much longer. I plan to work as a truck assistant for a logistics company first, familiarizing myself with routes and loading/unloading processes while saving some money. Once I’m old enough, I’ll go straight to driving school to apply. For now, I’ll practice reversing and parking at home, and my instructor said preparing early for the theory test is also important.

[AlexaRose]

A veteran driving instructor with ten years of experience tells you that at least fifty young men have asked about this in the past two years. The policy is strict—you can't even fill out the application form before turning twenty. In my opinion, instead of rushing to drive heavy trucks, it's better to start with smaller vehicles, like driving for ride-hailing or helping with family deliveries. Have you ever seen a rookie driving a 9.6-meter-long heavy truck? A slight delay in steering can lead to hitting the guardrail. Take this time to learn vehicle maintenance, help the master change tires, and you'll pick up the skills much faster when it's time to get licensed. One of our students memorized the heavy truck manual while waiting to meet the age requirement and passed the test in one go.

[OCooper]

Our kid just became an adult and wants to drive a heavy truck. As parents, we firmly support the policy that those under twenty really shouldn't handle such a massive vehicle weighing over four tons—just steering it would take both arms. Last week, a young guy in our neighborhood scraped a utility pole with his small truck. Imagine if it had been a big truck? We're having our child start by driving our family's small van for deliveries, learning how to secure and tie down loads during loading and unloading. After two years of driving without even minor scrapes on the bumper, they'll be much more prepared to take the B2 license test.

[HopeFitz]

It's common to see young drivers struggling with small trucks during duty, let alone a 12-gear heavy truck. There's a reason traffic regulations set the age threshold at 20. Last year's highway accident statistics showed that drivers under 25 accounted for 30% of heavy vehicle accidents. It's advisable to treat these two years as a preparation period: spend weekends driving on provincial roads with experienced drivers to learn how to check blind spots in rearview mirrors; study road transport regulations at night; save up for the driver's license, which costs around ten thousand yuan. It's also best to visit a repair shop to get hands-on experience with drive shafts and air brakes, as these are tested in the practical exam.