What is the age requirement for obtaining a driver's license now?
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1. For C1, C2, C5, and F license categories: Applicants for small cars (C1), small automatic transmission cars (C2), small automatic transmission passenger cars for the disabled (C5), and light motorcycles (F) must be between 18 and 70 years old. 2. For C3, C4, D, E, and M license categories: Applicants for low-speed trucks (C3), three-wheeled cars (C4), ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles (D), ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles (E), or wheeled self-propelled machinery (M) must be between 18 and 60 years old. 3. For A3, B2, N, and P license categories: Applicants for city buses (A3), large trucks (B2), trolleybuses (N), or trams (P) must be between 20 and 50 years old. 4. For B1 license category: Applicants for medium-sized passenger buses (B1) must be between 21 and 50 years old. 5. For A2 license category: Applicants for tractors (A2) must be between 24 and 50 years old. 6. For A1 license category: Applicants for large passenger buses (A1) must be between 26 and 50 years old.
I just consulted about this for my child. The minimum age to obtain a driver's license is now 18 years old. As long as they've passed their birthday, they can register to learn to drive for a small car C1 license. I think this age setting is quite reasonable, as young people begin to have their own lives, and driving can increase their sense of independence. However, reaching the age is not enough; learning ability and sense of responsibility must also be considered. Many driving schools now offer online theoretical learning, which is convenient and flexible. Parents should guide their children to take it seriously, as safe driving habits need to be developed from the beginning, such as obeying traffic lights and speed limits. In short, age is a threshold, but true driving skills come from continuous practice.
I got my driver's license right after turning 18 last year and was so excited I couldn't sleep! The current regulation allows applying for driving lessons starting at age 18. I enrolled in the C1 category, and the process was quick: first a medical check, then theoretical study, and finally the road test. The whole process took about two months. The most challenging part was definitely the road test – it takes several practice drives to get the hang of it. My advice for new drivers is to make good use of driving simulators for practice. Safety always comes first, so don't rush into speeding. Driving brings such freedom, but I always check my vehicle's condition before hitting the road to ensure a safe journey.
