What are the current requirements for obtaining a Class B driver's license?
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Currently, the requirements for obtaining a Class B driver's license are as follows: 1. Age: Applicants must be between 20 and 50 years old. 2. Height: For large vehicles, applicants must be at least 155cm tall. For medium-sized buses, applicants must be at least 150cm tall. 3. Vision: For large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, large trucks, trolleybuses, or trams, applicants must have a naked or corrected visual acuity of at least 5.0 on the logarithmic visual acuity chart. For other vehicle types, applicants must have a naked or corrected visual acuity of at least 4.9 on the logarithmic visual acuity chart. 4. Color vision: Applicants must not have red-green color blindness.
I recently helped my nephew inquire about obtaining a Class B driver's license, and there are several mandatory requirements to note. The applicant must be at least 21 years old, with a minimum height of 155 cm, and have uncorrected or corrected vision of at least 5.0 in both eyes. It's important to emphasize that individuals with color weakness or color blindness are ineligible, as the medical examination is very strict. The process requires holding a Class C license for at least three years, with no record of accumulating 12 penalty points during that period. The most challenging part of the test is Subject 2, which includes maneuvers like reversing into a parking space and stopping on a slope with a heavy truck. It's advisable to rent a training vehicle for extra practice before the exam. When registering, remember to bring the original and a copy of your ID card, driver's license, and medical examination form—all are essential.
A friend of mine in the transportation business told me that the most frustrating part of getting a Class B license is the eligibility period. You have to hold a Class C license and drive cleanly for at least three years without any outstanding violations before you can apply. The test consists of two parts: theory and practical. The theory section now includes a new question bank on freight transport knowledge. In the practical test, the most common failures are the continuous obstacle course and right-angle turns. My cousin failed last time on the nighttime light simulation—the Class B test now requires identifying reflective light from 20 different traffic signs. It's recommended to start preparing at least six months in advance and find a driving school with a large vehicle training ground, as the training cars at regular driving schools just don't give you the right feel.
