The question of age and that of driving are the result of a very open debate, because as we age, we lose faculties for a good reaction while driving face the unforeseen events that may arise, but it is also true that not all drivers will age in the same way.
Of course, you should also know that the limit on access to a driving license based on age is something that will be discriminatory for older people, since it will limit their freedom of movement. An opinion shared, among other agents, by the European Union itself.
What is happening in Spain?
On our national territory, as is the case for other nations of the European Union, there is no age limit for driving. What we need to know is that we will have to take the corresponding medical examination.
Let’s think that, From the age of 65, the license will be for five years. When a pathology or deficiency is detected, the validity period of the service will be shorter.
The measures will concern moped, motorcycle, but also passenger or van licenses, the classic B license.
This all needs to be clear, otherwise there could be more problems in this regard.
What about other permission types? Can you drive a truck with no age limit?
If we think about what the DGT has published on the web, it is possible to continue driving a truck despite age. What needs to be taken into account is that license renewal needs to be done more repeatedly.
C, E and other permits require a updated every three years. Logically, being able to renew the truck license is subject to a medical examination that the driver must undergo, regardless of their age.
Although there is no age limit, there is retirement
Although this is something theoretical, we must also consider retirements themselves. To retire, all workers must comply with a series of requirements that consider the years cited and more precisely, those which are fulfilled before requesting said pension.
When we talk specifically about professional drivers, both truck and bus drivers, the sector asks that retirement be effective at 65 years old, and at maximum, at 67 years old.
For all this, even if there is a age limit for driving a truckthese professionals should retire when they reach a certain age.
Some tips for driving trucks
Let’s go with them, and they must be followed regardless of age:
Patience while driving
When the license is approved, it is generally at an age where impatience is high, but one must be careful in this sense.
Know the way
Even if you’ve been traveling as a co-driver for many years, it’s not the same as driving alone. For all these reasons, it is better to prepare in this direction.
Shows the “L”
This is another tip for beginner truck drivers that we can extend to other drivers as well.
Not only is it obligatory, but it is better for them to see that you are still filming so as not to make your life impossible and to have patience with you.
First accompanied trips
It is advisable that on first trips, especially on long trips, it is good to go with a partner or family member with adequate experience. A person who guides you and tells you what the best way to drive will be with a vehicle of such weight.
Time will do its work
Over time, you will realize that gestures and movements will be done automatically without having to think about them, since you will have memorized everything to drive well.
In any case, it is important to be attentive, but without lowering our guard at any time, because we can always find danger on the road.
Calm down, because in the end the experience will come, but you will not be in a hurry and when it comes, it will be when you least expect it.
We hope these tips are useful to you, because it is true that we see a lot of tips about driving cars, but not so much for trucks, especially when the experience is less.
