What is the difference between a driver's license and a driving permit?
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There is no difference. The full name of the driving permit is the motor vehicle driving permit, also known as the "driver's license," which is a certificate required by law for motor vehicle drivers. The driver's license and the "driving permit" are the same. The driver's license is the colloquial term for the "driving permit," and they are identical with no difference, just different names. Below is a detailed introduction to the driving permit: 1. Overview of the driver's license: The full name of the driving permit is the motor vehicle driving permit, also known as the "driver's license," which is a certificate required by law for motor vehicle drivers. Driving a motor vehicle requires certain driving skills, and those lacking such skills may cause traffic accidents if they drive recklessly. Generally, people cannot drive on the road without a permit. 2. Driving age: The age requirement for applying for small cars, small automatic transmission cars, small automatic transmission passenger cars for the disabled, and light motorcycles has been adjusted from 18 years old (under 70 years old) to no restriction. For applying 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.
I've been driving for over a decade and know there's no difference between a driver's license and driving permit, just like how ID cards have different regional names but are essentially the same document with your photo and number. I carry it with me every day when driving, and police always check this during traffic stops. They come in types like C1 for manual transmission and C2 for automatic - you have to study traffic rules, parallel parking, and take road tests to get one. Failing means retaking the whole process, what a hassle. Remember to renew it periodically, don't wait until it expires and you get caught. Safe driving matters more than anything - always check your lights and tire pressure to avoid roadside troubles.
