Can You Get a Driver's License Without Knowing How to Read?
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Learning the theoretical knowledge and laws and regulations for driving motor vehicles requires basic literacy. Below is a partial introduction to driver's licenses: 1. Introduction: A driver's license (full name: Motor Vehicle Driver's License), also known as a "driving license," is a document issued by the government's transportation department to individuals qualified to drive, usually in the form of a card. 2. Requirements for Holding: To obtain a driver's license, one must meet the minimum age requirement and pass a driving test. The license typically specifies the types of motor vehicles the holder is permitted to drive. 3. Legal Basis: "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses."
Seeing this question reminds me of a friend who faced a similar situation. He never attended school as a child but had exceptional skills in car mechanics, yet he got stuck on the driver's license test. Nowadays, the traffic rules theory test consists entirely of multiple-choice and true/false questions, with all the questions and options in Chinese characters. There are no voice prompts on the computer screen, and the exam system can't recognize gestures or drawings as answers. From the registration process, you have to fill out a bunch of forms and documents, and even the practice apps are hard to use if you can't read. The DMV staff suggested he learn to read first, as driving requires understanding traffic signs, speed limit boards, etc. I recommended he attend an adult literacy class in the community—learning common traffic-related vocabulary for a few months should be enough to pass the test. But more importantly, after getting on the road, he’ll need to understand various traffic prompts and information. Safety always comes first.
