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What are the requirements for obtaining a driver's license?

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LenaDella
07/28/2025, 11:41 AM

As long as you are between 18 and 70 years old, with sound limbs and good physical and mental health, you can apply for a small car driver's license, commonly known as the C1 license. To be more specific, the physical conditions for applying for a driver's license include corresponding regulations on age, height, vision, color discrimination ability, hearing, upper limbs, lower limbs, torso, and neck. The following is an introduction to the C1 license: 1. The C1 driver's license is the most commonly used license: The C1 driver's license is the most commonly used and most common driver's license in China. 2. Vehicles that cannot be driven with a C1 license: A C1 license does not permit driving urban buses, medium or large passenger vehicles, large trucks, or two-wheeled or three-wheeled motorcycles. 3. Vehicles that can be driven with a C1 license: A C1 license allows driving C2, C3, and C4 model vehicles.

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JuneDella
08/11/2025, 04:01 PM

I just got my driver's license last week. Before taking the test, the instructor said you must be at least 18 years old, which is the basic requirement. The physical examination is also particularly important - people with poor vision need to wear glasses to correct it to above 4.9, and color blindness or color weakness is not allowed. I brought my ID card when registering, and those with non-local household registration need to prepare additional temporary residence permits or residence certificates. During the learning process, I found that you need to complete enough theoretical study hours before booking the theory test. When practicing reverse parking for Subject 2, I basically stayed at the driving school every day. It took me two months in total to complete all tests. By the way, if your license was revoked for drunk driving before, you won't be allowed to retake the test within five years. The whole process really tests your patience, so it's best to plan your time in advance.

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ChristianLee
09/29/2025, 01:45 AM

As a driving school instructor, I'm most familiar with the enrollment requirements for students. First, the age threshold must be met—those under 18 are directly advised against applying. The most crucial physical condition is eyesight; nearsighted candidates can take the test with glasses, but color blindness, especially red-green color blindness, is absolutely disqualifying. The medical examination form also checks for intact fingers, as any impairment affecting steering wheel operation is unacceptable. Required documents include a mandatory ID card, with additional residence proof needed for non-local applicants. The current traffic management system is stringent, capable of detecting records of drug abuse or mental illness. I recommend a preliminary medical check-up before enrollment to avoid unnecessary trips.

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Thompson
11/12/2025, 02:41 AM

At the age of 45, I found that physical condition was the biggest hurdle when getting my driver's license. The instructor said both eyes must meet vision standards—I barely passed with reading glasses. Hands and feet need to move freely; trainees with severe arthritis were advised to quit on the spot. I also checked the legal requirements: epilepsy or heart disease patients are ineligible. Besides ID, a clean criminal record certificate was required during registration, taking a week to complete. Recent regulations now mandate clock-in systems for training hours, forcing working adults to take leave for practice. Honestly, the hardest part for middle-aged learners is reaction time—I recommend practicing mock theory tests (Subject 1) in advance.

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SanChristian
01/02/2026, 09:34 PM

A friend who studies law told me there are mandatory criteria for driver's license applications. Applicants must be at least 18 years old with no mental disorders, and their vision must meet or exceed 4.9. Regulations explicitly prohibit individuals with certain medical conditions from applying, such as uncontrolled epilepsy. The procedure requires submitting a medical examination certificate and identity documents, with additional residence registration proof needed for out-of-town applications. It's particularly important to note that driving test records are now nationally networked—those whose licenses were revoked for drunk driving cannot reapply within five years. The current theory test question bank contains over 1,700 questions, significantly more challenging than when we took the test.

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