What is the maximum age for driving with a C1 license?
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C1 license has no age limit for driving. However, drivers aged 70 and above must submit an annual health examination certificate. As long as they pass the health check, they can continue to drive C1-class motor vehicles indefinitely. A driver's license, officially known as a motor vehicle driving license, is a legal document required for operating motor vehicles. Driving a motor vehicle requires certain skills, and drivers lacking these skills may cause traffic accidents if they drive recklessly. Applicants must meet the driving permit conditions stipulated by the public security department under the State Council and obtain the corresponding category of motor vehicle driving license from the traffic management department of public security authorities after passing the examination.
Just heard the staff at the DMV talking about this the other day. According to current regulations, as long as you meet the physical requirements, there's actually no age limit for a C1 driver's license. However, after turning 70, you need to submit an annual medical certificate. My neighbor Uncle Zhang, who's 76, still drives his manual transmission car on the road. The key is passing three tests: your vision must be at least 4.9 (glasses are allowed), your hand grip strength must meet the standard, and your reaction time test must not exceed the limit. Hearing requirements are much more lenient now—just being able to communicate normally with hearing aids is sufficient. I'd recommend practicing reaction games before the medical check-up; I've seen several older gentlemen fail at this stage.
