What is the minimum age to apply for a driver's license now?
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18 years old is the minimum age to apply for a driver's license. The following are the age requirements for applying for a motor vehicle driver's license: 1. For small cars, small automatic transmission cars, small automatic transmission passenger cars for the disabled, and light motorcycles, the applicant must be at least 18 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, trolleybuses, or trams, the applicant must be between 20 and 50 years old. 4. For large trucks, the applicant must be between 20 and 60 years old.
I remember when I was 17, I kept anxiously asking my driving school instructor how old you had to be to get a driver's license. Now the rule is 18 or older. I signed up as soon as I turned 18, but first had to pass a physical exam with qualified vision and hearing. After enrolling, I studied theory at the driving school, memorizing lots of traffic rules—it took me two tries to pass the written test (you need a score above 90). The practical training was the toughest; practicing reverse parking left me sore all over, but passing the test gave me so much more freedom—commuting or traveling became much easier. Still, new drivers need to be cautious; slower reflexes can lead to accidents. I recommend young people start practicing with apps early. My driving instructor said taking the test at 18 is ideal—too young and the risks are higher, too old and learning slows down. China’s policy is similar to most countries—safety comes first.
