What is the age requirement for applying for an A1 driver's license?
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The age requirement for applying for an A1 driver's license is between 26 and 50 years old. Other conditions are as follows: Height must be at least 155 cm; visual acuity must be at least 5.0 on the logarithmic visual acuity chart (either naked or corrected vision); no red-green color blindness; ability to distinguish the direction of sound sources with each ear at 50 cm from a tuning fork; both thumbs must be intact, and each hand must have at least three other intact fingers with normal limb and finger movement functions; both lower limbs must be intact with normal movement functions, with no more than 5 cm difference in length, and no movement dysfunction. A1 licenses can only be obtained through license upgrades and cannot be applied for initially like C1 or B2 licenses. Starting from the most common C1 license, you must first upgrade to A3, B1, or B2 before upgrading to A1. You must have held an A3, B1, or B2 license for at least five years and have no record of accumulating 12 penalty points in the current scoring cycle or the last five consecutive scoring cycles to upgrade to A1. If upgrading from A3, B1, or B2 to A2 and then to A1, the requirements are: holding an A2 license for at least two years and having no record of accumulating 12 penalty points in the previous scoring cycle. According to Article 12 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," applicants must meet the following requirements: For small cars, small automatic transmission cars, small automatic transmission passenger cars for the disabled, or light motorcycles, the age requirement is between 18 and 70 years old. For low-speed trucks, three-wheeled cars, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, or wheeled self-propelled machinery, the age requirement is between 18 and 60 years old. For city buses, large trucks, trolleybuses, or trams, the age requirement is between 20 and 50 years old. For medium-sized buses, the age requirement is between 21 and 50 years old. For tractors, the age requirement is between 24 and 50 years old. For students undergoing full-time driving vocational education applying for large buses or tractors, the age requirement is between 20 and 50 years old. A1 license permits driving the following vehicle types: large buses with more than 20 passengers, as well as passenger vehicles with a body length exceeding 6 meters. Other permitted vehicle types include: A3 (city buses), B1 (medium-sized buses), B2 (large trucks), C1 (small cars), C2 (small automatic transmission cars), C3 (low-speed trucks), C4 (three-wheeled cars), and M (wheeled self-propelled machinery).
I remember when I wanted to drive a bus, I learned that the minimum age requirement for applying for an A1 driver's license is 26 years old, with a maximum age limit of 50. This regulation primarily considers that operating large passenger vehicles requires greater responsibility and maturity. Individuals under 26 may lack sufficient experience and could be impulsive, while those over 50 might have slower reaction times to changing conditions. Before I could take the test, I needed to hold a B2 or A1 license for at least two years, pass a physical examination, and complete multiple tests. Don’t underestimate this age restriction—it significantly reduces accident risks. For example, urban bus drivers must adhere to this standard. If you’re approaching 50 and want to apply, make sure you pass the medical check, or you might be rejected. In short, plan your driving education early and don’t wait until the age limit is near.
As a young car enthusiast, I've checked the application requirements for the A1 driving license, which stipulates an age range between 26 and 50 years old. This is quite reasonable because before the age of 26, most of us generally haven't accumulated sufficient driving experience. Driving a large passenger vehicle could be very dangerous if anything goes wrong. After 50, physical health may decline, affecting reaction times. I think if you want to drive long-distance buses, you shouldn't just focus on age; other conditions should also be considered, such as needing to hold a Class B license for at least three years beforehand, and passing strict physical examinations and theoretical tests. For safety's sake, I'd advise young friends to start with smaller vehicles first and upgrade to A1 only when they reach the appropriate age.
