What is the minimum age requirement for obtaining a large vehicle driver's license?
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There are different age restrictions for applying for driver's licenses of various large trucks, as detailed below: For drivers applying for a medium-sized bus driving license, the age must be between 21 and 50 years old; For drivers applying for a tractor driving license, the age must be between 24 and 50 years old; For drivers applying for a large bus driving license, the age must be between 26 and 50 years old. Age restrictions for driving large vehicles: Drivers aged 60 or above are prohibited from driving large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, large trucks, trolleybuses, and trams; Drivers aged 70 or above are prohibited from driving low-speed trucks, three-wheeled vehicles, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, and wheeled self-propelled machinery; For drivers aged 70 or above driving Class C vehicles, an annual physical examination is required. Within thirty days after the end of the scoring cycle, they must submit a medical certificate issued by a county-level or higher medical institution or a military medical institution at the regiment level or above.
Back when I was getting my heavy vehicle license, I did some research on the regulations. Currently, you need to be at least 20 years old to apply for a B2 license, and for an A2 license to drive tractor-trailers, you must be at least 22. There's also a special case: full-time vocational driving education students can apply for an A1 bus license at 19. However, physical fitness is crucial since driving heavy vehicles is demanding. After 60, the license is automatically downgraded to a Class C. For those planning to enter the industry, I recommend starting with a Class C license and then upgrading—it saves both money and time.
