Is there an age limit for obtaining a Class B driver's license?
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There is an age limit for obtaining a Class B driver's license, which requires applicants to be at least 20 years old and under 50 years old. Here are the relevant details: 1. Other requirements: Height must be at least 155 cm, physical condition must meet medical examination standards, applicants must have held a Class C1 driving qualification for at least one year, and must not have accumulated 12 penalty points in any of the last three scoring cycles prior to application. 2. Permitted vehicle types: The license allows driving heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks or large, heavy, and medium-sized specialized operation vehicles. Heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks are primarily trucks, while large, heavy, and medium-sized specialized operation vehicles refer to vehicles equipped with special devices or equipment.
When I first got my B2 driver's license, the driving school reminded me that you must be at least 20 years old to apply, as stipulated by traffic laws. Driving medium-sized trucks or engineering vehicles requires a B license. However, once you turn 60, it's no longer allowed—the vehicle management system will automatically downgrade your B license to a C1. After all, operating large vehicles is physically demanding, and as you age, your reaction time and physical strength do change. Many truck drivers I know switched careers before turning 60, opting to drive smaller cars to pick up their grandchildren, which is a nice alternative. For those considering getting a B license, it's best to do it while you're young. Learning to drive after 35 can actually be more challenging.
