What is the minimum age requirement for obtaining an A1 driver's license?

[MacRylee]

The minimum age requirement for obtaining an A1 driver's license is 26 years old. Requirements for obtaining an A2 driver's license: An A2 driver's license cannot be obtained initially; it can only be acquired through an upgrade. You must have held a (B1) medium-sized passenger vehicle or (B2) large truck driving qualification for at least three years, with no record of full penalty points in the two most recent scoring cycles before application. Alternatively, you must have held an (A1) large passenger vehicle driving qualification for at least one year, with no record of full penalty points in the most recent scoring cycle before application. If you have held an A3, B1, or B2 driver's license for more than 5 years: Only if you have held an A3, B1, or B2 driver's license for more than 5 years and have not accumulated 12 penalty points in the last 5 scoring cycles, will you be eligible to apply for an A1 driver's license.

[VonAmara]

When I first got my C1 driver's license last year, I checked all the requirements for different licenses. To get an A1 license for large buses, you have to be at least 26 years old, which is much stricter than the requirements for a regular car license. The reason is that driving a large bus with many passengers carries higher risks. For example, in complex road conditions or emergencies, lack of experience can easily lead to accidents. That's why the rules set an age limit and require at least five years of driving experience with a B license before applying. I have a friend who drives tour buses, and he said gaining experience with smaller vehicles when young is essential—driving large vehicles requires calmness and decisiveness. Right now, I'm only 22, so I still have a few years to wait. I plan to hone my driving skills first and challenge myself to get the A1 license in a few years, opening up a new career path. Driving isn’t something to rush—safety always comes first.

[DelWeston]

As a seasoned driver with over a decade of experience, I fully understand the age restrictions for driver's licenses. To obtain an A1 license for large buses, you must be at least 26 years old and have held a B license for five years. Driving a large vehicle is not something a novice can handle—a bus carries dozens of passengers, and any accident could have severe consequences. At the transport company where I worked, I saw young drivers who were technically skilled but lacked experience, often panicking when handling accidents. These rules are in place to ensure public safety and reduce accident rates. After obtaining an A1 license, you can drive tour buses or public transit, which offers good income but comes with greater responsibility. Take it slow—wait until you're old enough to take the test, as driving safety is more important than anything else.

[VanFinley]

To obtain an A1 driving license, you must be at least 26 years old and have held a small car driving license for at least five years. Driving large buses involves carrying many passengers, so safety is the top priority. The higher age threshold is set to reduce the risk of mistakes by novice drivers. My colleague passed the A1 license and became a bus driver, earning a decent income, but it requires long-term experience accumulation. Young people shouldn't rush; they should start by practicing driving skills with a C1 small car license first.