Can You Get a Driver's License Without a Right Hand?
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You cannot get a driver's license without a right hand because it does not meet the physical requirements for the driver's license test. According to Article 12 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses" regarding limbs, both thumbs must be intact, and each hand must have at least three other fingers intact, with normal limb and finger movement functions. Relevant information about the driver's license test is as follows: 1. Introduction: The driver's test is a qualification examination organized by the Vehicle Management Office of the Public Security Bureau. Only by passing the driver's test can one obtain a driver's license and legally operate a motor vehicle. 2. Content: The motor vehicle driver's test is divided into the following subjects: the examination on road traffic safety laws, regulations, and related knowledge (also known as the "theoretical test," referred to as "Subject One"), the examination on field driving skills (commonly known as the "parking test," referred to as "Subject Two"), and the examination on road driving skills and safe and civilized driving knowledge (commonly known as the "road test," referred to as "Subject Three"). The test content and passing standards are uniform nationwide, with corresponding test items specified for different types of vehicles.
To be honest, my neighbor Uncle Wang had his right arm amputated, but he successfully obtained his C5 driver's license last year. Before taking the driving test, he underwent a specialized medical examination which confirmed that his left hand functions were completely normal and met the requirements. Now he drives an adapted automatic car with a spherical assistive device installed on the left side of the steering wheel, allowing him to control the direction, accelerator, and brake with just his left hand. He relies entirely on that car for daily tasks like picking up his kids and grocery shopping, making life much more convenient. As long as the left hand has sufficient dexterity, passing the special training at driving schools is completely feasible. Nowadays, many cities have dedicated driving test centers specifically serving people with disabilities.
My cousin lost his right hand in a car accident but obtained his driver's license last year. According to regulations, he needed to provide a medical certificate proving his left hand is sound and flexible, and he also took a special ability test at the DMV. He learned to drive an automatic transmission vehicle with a C5 license. During training, the driving school provided a modified car, and the instructor taught him to use a control lever installed below the steering wheel with his left hand. Now, his car is equipped with a device that allows single-handed control of steering, acceleration, and braking, and even the turn signals and wipers can be operated with his left hand. As long as his physical condition meets the requirements and he masters the use of the modified equipment, he can drive.
