What are the new driving test regulations in 2021?

[StephenLynn]

2021 driving test regulations include the relaxation of age limits for applying for a driver's license, among other changes. Here are the relevant details: Relaxation of age limits for applying for a driver's license: The new regulations indicate that individuals aged 70 and above can now apply for a small car or small automatic transmission car driver's license. However, applicants aged 70 and above must not only meet physical requirements but also pass memory, judgment, and reaction ability tests. Optimization of application conditions for large and medium-sized passenger and truck driver's licenses: The minimum age for applying for a large passenger vehicle or tractor driver's license has been lowered to 22 years old, while the upper age limit for applying for large and medium-sized passenger and truck driver's licenses has been adjusted from 50 to 60 years old. Additionally, for those who already hold a large truck driver's license and wish to upgrade to a large passenger vehicle license without any corresponding demerit points in the cycle, the upgrade period can be shortened from 5 years to 3 years. For those applying for a tractor or medium-sized passenger vehicle license, the period can be reduced from 3 years to 2 years.

[MacPeter]

I just got my driver's license last year, and the 2021 regulation changes were quite significant. The removal of the hill start test in Subject 2 is a blessing for those taking the C2 license test, as stalling on the slope used to be the most common reason for failure. The time limit for reverse parking was extended from 210 seconds to 220 seconds, providing an extra 10 seconds of crucial time, which is very practical. Subject 3 saw even bigger changes, with a mandatory requirement to look over the shoulder when changing lanes during the road test—I failed once because I forgot to do this. The theory test question bank increased by 30%, adding defensive driving and emergency handling content, making the study materials twice as thick. Overall, the new regulations focus more on real-world driving safety details rather than just test-oriented skills. The best part is the support for taking the test in a different location nationwide—I registered in Guangzhou but finally completed Subject 4 in my hometown.

[VonJade]

As a driving school instructor, the 2021 driving test reform mainly involves three optimizations. For Subject 2, the C2 test items were simplified by removing the hill start, reducing automatic transmission trainees' practice time by half a month. After extending the time limit for reverse parking, the failure rate dropped by about 15%, but the requirement of not touching the lines with the car body became stricter. In Subject 3 road tests, key assessment points like checking blind spots by looking back and yielding to pedestrians were added, requiring us to repeatedly emphasize safety habits during training. The theoretical test underwent the most changes - the question bank expanded to 1,700 items with traffic light recognition questions doubling, and new scenario-based questions like tunnel accident emergencies were added. The most notable improvement is the upgraded training hour monitoring system that now requires facial recognition check-ins to prevent proxy attendance. Overall, these reforms use technological means to standardize driving instruction.

[LeRafael]

Looking back two years after getting my driver's license, the 2021 new regulations have proven to be really practical. The mandatory shoulder check during the road test was an excellent modification - when actually changing lanes while driving, failing to check blind spots can easily lead to collisions with electric vehicles. The newly added theoretical questions about child safety seat installation came in handy after I bought a car. My younger brother who took the C2 license test said eliminating the slope starting item was very considerate - back when I was practicing slope starts, my legs would cramp up. The policy allowing taking tests in different cities saved out-of-town college students thousands in travel expenses, but remember residence permits need to be applied for six months in advance. Now all test vehicles are equipped with GPS recorders, so no minor violations can escape the electronic eyes. These modifications all contribute to cultivating safe driving awareness.