What is the maximum age for driving?
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Driving age is limited to 70 years old. Individuals aged 70 and above are not permitted to drive low-speed trucks, three-wheeled vehicles, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, or wheeled self-propelled machinery. Relevant information regarding the relationship between driving and age is as follows: 1. Strengthened management by relevant departments: Holders of ordinary three-wheeled motorcycle or ordinary two-wheeled motorcycle driving licenses. Article 5 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" stipulates that traffic management departments of public security organs shall establish a supervision system for vehicle management offices handling motor vehicle driving license business, strengthening supervision and management of driver examinations, driving license issuance, and use. 2. Relevant legal provisions: According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" in China, the age requirement for applying for driving licenses for cars, motorcycles, etc., must be between 18 and 70 years old. This means that individuals aged 70 and above cannot obtain a driving license and are not allowed to drive on the road privately. The age requirement for applying for a Class C driving license is between 18 and 70 years old. In other words, if one does not have a driving license by the age of 70, they cannot drive on the road.
Can we elderly people still drive? I have personal experience with this. My father is 78 this year and still drives his old sedan to the market for groceries. According to traffic regulations, drivers with a C license must undergo an annual medical check-up after the age of 70. As long as the doctor signs and stamps the medical form, they can continue to drive. Our neighbor, Uncle Zhang, is 82 and still drives 50 kilometers to pick up his grandson! The key is physical condition—hearing and vision must meet standards, and reactions shouldn't be too slow. I've seen a professor in his 90s who still drives to give lectures, of course choosing times with less traffic and equipped with a 360-degree camera. In fact, as long as you have regular check-ups and act within your capabilities, there really isn't a strict upper age limit for driving.
