Can I apply for a driver's license if I'm under 18 years old?
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No, you must be at least 18 years old to apply for a driver's license. Here is the relevant information: 1. The meaning of a driver's license: A driver's license, also known as a "driving license," is a legal document required for operating motor vehicles. Driving a motor vehicle requires certain skills, and without these skills, driving recklessly can lead to traffic accidents. Generally, individuals cannot drive on public roads without a license. However, for those who have acquired safe driving skills, the document that permits them to drive is the "driver's license." This indicates that a driver's license is a "permit." 2. Driving age: To apply for a license for small cars, small automatic transmission vehicles, small automatic transmission passenger vehicles for the disabled, or light motorcycles, the applicant must be between 18 and 70 years old.
As an experienced parent, I see many young people eager to get their driver's licenses, but the strict regulation requires them to be at least 18 years old, which is very clear. My child was also clamoring to learn to drive last year at 17, but upon checking the regulations, in China, the minimum age for an ordinary car driver's license is 18, mainly considering that teenagers' mental maturity and reaction speed are not yet fully developed, making the risks of driving prematurely too high. With today's complex traffic conditions, 16- and 17-year-olds have poorer impulse control and are more prone to accidents. I suggest waiting until 18 to apply. Before that, they can practice balance by riding bicycles or electric scooters—safety first. I remember waiting the same way when I was young, and now that my child is 18, I feel comfortable letting them take the test. The process may feel urgent, but it's worth the wait.
