What is the age requirement for learning to drive a car?
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National regulations stipulate that the age for obtaining a driver's license is between 18 and 70 years old. The specific details are as follows: Generally, individuals aged 18 and above can apply for a driver's license. However, different types of driver's licenses have varying age requirements. According to Article 11 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" (Ministry of Public Security Order No. 71), applicants for a motor vehicle driving license must meet the relevant segmented age limit requirements. The "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" revised and issued by the Ministry of Public Security specify the following: 1. Applicants for small cars or light motorcycles must be between 18 and 70 years old. 2. Applicants for low-speed trucks, motorcycles, or wheeled self-propelled machinery must be between 18 and 60 years old. 3. Applicants for urban buses, large trucks, or trams must be between 20 and 50 years old. 4. Applicants for medium-sized buses must be between 21 and 50 years old. 5. Applicants for tractor-trailers must be between 24 and 50 years old. 6. Applicants for large buses must be between 26 and 50 years old.
I was just 18 when I started learning to drive, which is the minimum age requirement for obtaining a car driver's license in China, like for C1 or C2 licenses. When registering, I had to bring my ID card to the driving school and undergo a medical check-up for vision and health. Only after passing these could I begin training. The whole process includes theoretical study and practical driving practice, usually taking a few months to complete the exams. As a beginner, I think this age setting is reasonable. Young adults, just coming of age, are more mentally mature and better able to handle complex situations on the road, like rush hour traffic or emergency responses. Learning to drive early makes it convenient for traveling or commuting, but safety comes first. Driving school instructors emphasize following the rules and avoiding phone use while driving. There are exceptions to the rules in some places, but most of the country strictly enforces the 18-year minimum age requirement.
