Do you have to be 18 years old to get a driver's license?
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You must be at least 18 years old to obtain a driver's license. Here are the relevant regulations: Age requirements: Applicants for small cars, small automatic transmission cars, small automatic transmission passenger cars for the disabled, and light motorcycles must be between 18 and 70 years old; Applicants for low-speed trucks, three-wheeled cars, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, or wheeled self-propelled machinery must be between 18 and 60 years old; Applicants for city buses, large trucks, trolleybuses, or trams must be between 20 and 50 years old; Applicants for medium-sized passenger cars must be between 21 and 50 years old; Applicants for tractor-trailers must be between 24 and 50 years old; Applicants for large passenger cars must be between 26 and 50 years old; Full-time driving vocational education students applying for large passenger cars or tractor-trailers must be between 20 and 50 years old.
I just turned 18 and can't wait to get my driver's license. Yes, the law requires you to be at least 18 years old to obtain a small car license, as this is the legal adult age. Young drivers need more responsibility and experience. If you're under 18, even if you pass the written test, you won't be able to get the license—you can only study theory or ride a motorcycle. Safety comes first, as minors may not react quickly enough to road conditions. I'm currently studying for the first subject test, reviewing questions and memorizing rules every day, and will sign up for the practical exam as soon as my birthday arrives. Getting a driver's license is a major life event, and early preparation is crucial—don't miss the opportunity. My friend wanted to take the test at 17 but had to wait. In short, it's important to confirm you meet the age requirement before legally obtaining your license.
