How to Obtain a Heavy Truck Driver's License?

[ElianaAnn]

Local residents can register directly, while non-local residents can register with a residence permit or temporary residence permit (i.e., a temporary stay permit). Medical examination items include ECG, blood pressure, height, weight, hearing, grip strength, back strength, vision, and color vision. The process involves studying traffic regulations, followed by a small road test and a large road test.

[MiaFitz]

I just got my heavy truck driver's license last year, and the whole process was divided into three steps. First, I registered for a medical examination. You must be at least 20 years old, have a vision of no less than 4.9, and no red-green color blindness. Then came the theoretical part—Subject 1 had a question bank with over a thousand questions, mainly testing traffic rules and sign recognition. I spent half a month studying before passing. The hands-on training was the hardest. Subject 2 involved practicing reverse parking and hill starts. The truck was over nine meters long, and I kept crossing the lines at first—it took three weeks to get the hang of it. For Subject 3, the road test required handling lane changes and overtaking, and the examiner paid special attention to mirror-checking actions. Finally, there was the safe and civilized driving knowledge test, known as Subject 4. After passing everything, there’s a one-year probation period where you can’t drive a trailer alone. My advice is to choose a reputable driving school and practice for two hours every day.

[AlessandraRose]

Obtaining a heavy truck driver's license starts with passing the physical exam. I initially failed the vision test once and only passed after getting new glasses. After registration, I focused first on the theoretical test (Subject 1), which covers traffic signs and emergency procedures – using a mobile app for practice questions worked well for me. The most challenging part was the practical vehicle training (Subject 2), especially parallel parking, as trucks have a large turning radius. My instructor taught me the technique of aligning with reference poles using side mirrors to pass. During the road test (Subject 3), details like using turn signals when starting are crucial – a fellow test-taker failed instantly for not honking. You can get your license immediately after passing Subject 4, but during the 12-month probation period, you must display a "Probationary Driver" sign on the rear and have an experienced driver accompany you on long-distance trips. Exam fees vary by region; I spent over 6,000 RMB in a second-tier city.

[VanAdeline]

My experience of getting a B license was straightforward: First, gather your ID and medical examination form to register at the driving school—the key point of the medical check is that your vision can't be too poor. For Subject 1 (theoretical test), understanding the rules is better than rote memorization. In Subject 2 (practical training), focus on honing your sense of direction—trucks are bulkier than cars, so you need to turn the steering wheel an extra half-turn when reversing into the parking space. For Subject 3 (road test), remember the three-step process: walk around the vehicle for inspection before starting, slow down in advance when turning, and check the rearview mirror before pulling over. After passing all tests, you can't drive on highways during your first year with the license. Nowadays, exams are electronically monitored, making them stricter than a decade ago.

[StStephanie]

I remember the year I got my heavy truck driver's license, the instructor emphasized safety regulations in the first lesson. After registration, I started with subject one, and the accident handling questions in the question bank were the hardest to memorize. During practical training, I arrived at the driving school at six every morning to grab a vehicle for practice, and I was most afraid of hill starts: the engine would stall if the clutch was released too quickly, and the vehicle would roll back if released too slowly. During the test, I was assigned the hundred-meter gear shifting task and lost points for not controlling the RPM well when shifting from second to third gear. I received my license immediately after passing subject four, and the blue cover felt particularly rewarding. During my probation period, I drove the company's truck for deliveries, with a veteran driver supervising me from the passenger seat for three months. I recommend that beginners practice turning with an empty truck first, as a loaded truck has greater inertia and is harder to control.