Does driving experience refer to the age of driving or the age of holding a driver's license?
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Driving experience refers to the age of holding a driver's license. The new regulations on the upper age limit for drivers, as part of the deepening of the 'streamline administration, delegate power, and improve services' reform, have made certain adjustments to the application age and usage age for some driver's licenses. The most notable changes are seen in the C1, B1, B2, A1, and A2 driver's licenses. The specifics are as follows: 1. Large vehicles: The upper age limit for applying for medium and large passenger and freight vehicles (i.e., B1, B2, A1) has been adjusted from 50 years old to 60 years old. 2. Physical condition: The upper age limit for applying for a C1 driver's license has been removed, allowing lifelong application as long as the physical conditions are met. 3. Driver's license: The lower age limit for applying for A1 and A2 driver's licenses has also been adjusted, with both being reduced from 26 and 24 years old respectively to 22 years old.
The term 'driving age' often sparks debates among my friends, with some thinking it refers to the number of years one has been driving, while others believe it's about how long one has held a driver's license. Let me share my experience: driving age actually refers to the length of time since you obtained your driver's license, not your actual years of driving. For example, if I got my license at 20 and now I'm in my 30s, my driving age is over a decade. Even if you've had your license for a long time but haven't driven much, your driving age still counts, though your actual driving experience may be minimal. In reality, driving age is quite important, especially when applying for car insurance—insurers often base premiums on driving age, with longer driving ages potentially leading to lower premiums. When job hunting, shipping companies may also assess skills based on driving age. Some people mistakenly think driving age refers to the years spent driving, but 'years of driving' specifically means the actual time you've spent behind the wheel. The two may or may not align. In short, remember that driving age starts the moment you receive your driver's license.
