Can I directly apply for an A1 driver's license?
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You cannot directly apply for an A1 driver's license. For the initial application of a motor vehicle driver's license, you can only apply for C1 (for motor vehicles with fewer than 9 seats), B2 (for large trucks), or A3 (for city buses). To obtain an A1 license, you must upgrade step by step, meeting certain conditions such as having a certain period of driving experience, no full-point penalty records in the last two scoring cycles, and being at least 26 years old. Below are the relevant requirements for driver's license applications: 1. For small cars, small automatic transmission cars, or light motorcycles, applicants must be between 18 and 70 years old; 2. For low-speed trucks, three-wheeled vehicles, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, or wheeled self-propelled machinery, applicants must be between 18 and 60 years old; 3. For city buses, medium-sized buses, large trucks, trolleybuses, or trams, applicants must be between 21 and 50 years old; 4. For tractor trailers, applicants must be between 24 and 50 years old; 5. For large passenger vehicles, applicants must be between 26 and 50 years old.
I recently just got my A1 driver's license, and you can actually take the test directly! You don’t need to get a car or other types of licenses first—as long as you’re over 18, you can sign up right away. I went to a well-reputed driving school in my area, and the registration fee wasn’t high, only about seven or eight hundred yuan. First, I took the theory course, which was all multiple-choice questions. After memorizing traffic rules and safety knowledge, I passed the written test with a perfect score in just a week. Then came the practical training—the instructor taught me basic skills like balancing, starting, turning, and braking. After practicing four or five times, I got the hang of it. On the day of the test, I just had to ride two laps around the course, and I passed. After getting the license, I can ride a lightweight motorcycle to commute, saving both time and money, but I have to watch my speed—no speeding and no carrying passengers. Safety is no joke, so it’s a must to buy a good helmet and wear it. The whole process took me about ten days, making it especially suitable for young people to start with. If you also want a convenient way to get around, taking the A1 license directly is a great choice—just don’t forget to practice your riding skills to avoid accidents.
