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

[VonKennedy]

Below are the requirements for obtaining a heavy vehicle driver's license: Age and height: Applicants must be between 21 and 50 years old; height must be at least 155 cm. Vision: Both eyes must have uncorrected or corrected visual acuity of at least 5.0 on the logarithmic visual acuity chart. Fingers: Both thumbs must be intact, and each hand must have at least three other fingers intact with normal limb and finger movement functions. Lower limbs: Both lower limbs must be intact with normal movement functions, and the length difference between them should not exceed 5 cm. Additional information about the driver's license: Introduction: The full name of the driver's license is the motor vehicle driver's license, also known as a 'driver's license.' It is a required document for motor vehicle drivers according to the law. Driving test: Subject 1 covers traffic regulations and related knowledge, with a perfect score of 100, and a passing score of 90 or above. Subject 2 is a field driving test, with results categorized as pass or fail. Subject 3 is a road driving test conducted under electronic surveillance and supervision by traffic police, ensuring fairness. Subject 4 is a theoretical test on safe and civilized driving knowledge.

[McGiselle]

Last month, while accompanying my buddy to sign up for a heavy vehicle license, I got a clear picture of the requirements: you must be at least 20 years old to take the B2 truck test, and 21 or older to drive a tractor. Our driving school instructor emphasized that physical fitness is crucial: uncorrected vision must be at least 5.0 in both eyes, no red-green color blindness, and fingers must be intact to firmly grip the steering wheel. At the DMV medical check, I saw someone fail due to high blood pressure—160/100 got them instantly rejected. Most importantly, your record must be clean; any history of drunk or drug-impaired driving means no chance of applying. The instructor privately mentioned that the strictest requirement now is height—if you're under 155 cm, you can't even reach the steering wheel in a large bus, and thick-soled shoes won't help during the measurement. He advised getting a pre-check at a designated hospital before applying, which saves a lot of hassle compared to being rejected on-site at the driving school.

[SanBriella]

A veteran semi-truck driver with 15 years of experience shares insights on obtaining an A2 license. First, you must hold a Class B license for at least two years before upgrading, with no record of full penalty points during this period—minor fender benders are acceptable. Pay special attention to the hearing test during the physical exam; our fleet's Old Wang failed last year due to weak hearing in his left ear. Don't underestimate the theory tests (Subjects 1 and 4), which now include new questions on cargo securing and hazardous material identification—even young folks need to study the question bank for half a month. The most challenging part of the practical test is reverse parking and repositioning; maneuvering a 13-meter trailer through 6-meter poles is harder than getting into college. A word of advice for aspiring drivers: if you have a herniated disc, consider switching careers early—during Subject 2 of the test, continuous steering for half an hour could trigger an episode and result in an immediate failure.

[CharlesLynn]

A friend working at the traffic management station told me the latest requirements: No major at-fault fatal accidents are allowed in the three years before applying for a heavy vehicle license. Vision tests now use electronic testers—those wearing 600-degree glasses still have a chance, but astigmatism over 200 degrees means instant disqualification. The strictest physical requirement involves the hands—missing a thumb or having three incomplete fingers is an automatic no-go. Recently added dynamic blood pressure monitoring has tripped up many veteran drivers. When registering, bring your residence permit and original driver’s license; cross-region applications require three months of local residency. Current fees start at 7,000 RMB for a Class B license, while Class A licenses cost up to 12,000 RMB.