What is the legal age for obtaining a driver's license?
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Generally speaking, you can get a driver's license at the age of 18 or above. However, different types of driver's licenses have different age requirements. According to Article 11 of the Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses (Ministry of Public Security Order No. 71), the age of applicants for motor vehicle driver's licenses shall meet the following requirements: 1. For small cars, small automatic transmission cars, or light motorcycles, the applicant must be between 18 and 70 years old; 2. For low-speed trucks, three-wheeled cars, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, or wheeled self-propelled machinery, the applicant must be between 18 and 60 years old; 3. For urban buses, medium-sized buses, large trucks, trolleybuses, or trams, the applicant must be between 21 and 50 years old; 4. For tractors, the applicant must be between 24 and 50 years old; 5. For large buses, the applicant must be between 26 and 50 years old.
I've dreamed of driving since I was a child, and as soon as I turned 18 last year, I rushed to get my driver's license. The legal age to obtain a small vehicle license, such as a C1 license, is generally 18, which is reasonable because 18 marks our adulthood and the ability to bear legal responsibility. During the driving lessons, my instructor taught me traffic rules and safe driving, emphasizing that the age limit of 18 is based on maturity research, ensuring better emotional control and reduced distractions. After getting my license, driving became much more convenient, but I also remind myself to obey speed limits and never drink and drive. Age requirements vary for different vehicles—motorcycle licenses also require you to be 18, while heavy vehicles like trucks require drivers to be at least 21 for added safety. Looking back now, that learning experience was quite memorable. Both the theory and road tests were strict, but passing them boosted my confidence.
