Can I learn to drive before turning eighteen?

[LeIker]

You can learn to drive before turning eighteen, but you must wait until you are eighteen years old to apply for a motor vehicle driving test. Relevant information is as follows: 1. Age requirements: Applicants for small cars, small automatic transmission cars, and small automatic transmission passenger cars for the disabled must be between 18 and 70 years old. Applicants for urban buses, large trucks, trolleybuses, or tram driving licenses must be between 20 and 50 years old. 2. Physical requirements: Applicants for large buses, tractors, urban buses, large trucks, or trolleybuses must be at least 155 cm tall. Applicants for medium-sized passenger vehicles must be at least 150 cm tall.

[McMackenzie]

As a 17-year-old student, I've always dreamed of driving on the road, but regulations must be followed: you can't obtain a driver's license or operate a vehicle before turning eighteen. However, this doesn't mean you can't learn driving knowledge at all. I've enrolled in a driving school, mainly focusing on the theoretical part—attending traffic rule courses, practicing mock questions on the question bank app, and mastering safe driving principles in advance. My parents support this approach, saying that once I turn 18, I can directly take the theory test (Subject 1), saving time. The key is safety first—teenagers lack experience and are prone to accidents, so the legal age limit is there to protect us. I also share this with classmates, advising young people to start learning theory early rather than waiting until the last minute, as developing good habits is crucial.

[VonZane]

From a parent's perspective, when children aged 15 or 16 keep insisting on learning to drive, I patiently explain: the law requires them to be at least 18 years old to take the driver's license test and drive legally; otherwise, it's illegal. However, before actual practice, they are allowed to attend theoretical courses at driving schools, such as traffic signs and safety rules, which is a good preparatory method. I took my child to a driving school's theory class, where he studied diligently. We also discussed driving responsibilities, emphasizing that he must not take risks by driving privately. This way, by the time he turns 18, taking the test will be much easier, with solid safety awareness and knowledge. Protecting our children is the top priority; we should never seek convenience by breaking the rules.

[VonKaden]

Having worked as an instructor at a driving school for many years, I often see young people under eighteen coming to study the theoretical courses. According to regulations, they can only learn the written test content and cannot operate a vehicle until they turn eighteen and are eligible to take the driving test. I recommend preparing in advance: attending offline or online traffic regulation classes, familiarizing themselves with the question bank, and taking the test as soon as they reach the required age. Teenagers learn quickly but often lack safety awareness, so early education can help reduce accidents. We all encourage this phased approach to learning—safety is the top priority, and compliance with the law is paramount.