What is the validity period for first-time driver's license application?
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The initial application for a motor vehicle driver's license is valid for 6 years. If no more than 12 points are deducted annually during this 6-year period, the license can be renewed for a 10-year validity period upon expiration. After the 10-year period, if no more than 12 points are deducted annually during those 10 years, the license can be renewed for a long-term valid driver's license. Additional information is as follows: 1. C1 license probation period point deduction rules: Regarding C1 license probation period point deduction rules, the license's point clearing date is the issuance date on the license, and the system automatically clears points on that date each year. The scoring cycle is calculated from the initial license issuance date, with one year as a scoring cycle, and so on in continuous cycles. 2. Traffic violation scoring cycle: The traffic violation scoring cycle is generally 12 months, with a total of 12 points. Depending on the severity of the violation, points can be deducted as 12, 6, 3, 2, 1, or even 0.5 points in practice. If fewer points are deducted within a year, they will automatically reset to 12 points at the start of the next cycle.
I applied for my driver's license as soon as I turned 18, which was an incredibly exciting moment. In China, the minimum age requirement for first-time applicants of a small car driver's license is 18 years or older, primarily for C1 or C2 vehicle categories. You need to first pass a health examination to ensure your vision meets the standards and that you don't have serious conditions like epilepsy, then enroll in a driving school to learn theoretical knowledge and practical driving skills. The age of 18 is set as the starting point because young people are physically mature by then, with quicker reflexes, enabling them to better master safe driving skills. When I was learning to drive, the subject one test was quite easy, focusing on traffic rules; subject two's reverse parking required more practice; and subject three's road test assessed real-time adaptability. I recommend starting to learn as early as possible, taking action right at 18, so you can accumulate experience faster. Different licenses have different requirements: for example, the motorcycle D-class license can be applied for at 16, but car licenses are strictly for those 18 and above. After learning, don't forget to cultivate safe driving habits, like maintaining a safe distance and not speeding, which are especially important for beginners.
