Can a B2 driver's license drive a B1 licensed vehicle?
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B2 driver's license cannot drive B1 vehicles. Below are the relevant introductions about B2 and B1: Vehicles allowed for B2 license: The vehicles that a B2 license can drive are heavy-duty, medium-duty trucks or large, heavy, and medium-sized special-purpose operation vehicles. Heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks are mainly trucks. Vehicles allowed for B1 license: The vehicles allowed for a B1 license are medium-sized passenger vehicles, not exceeding 6 meters in length, with a certified passenger capacity of 10 (inclusive) to 19 (inclusive) people. This includes C1 (small cars), C2 (small automatic transmission cars), C3 (low-speed trucks), C4 (three-wheeled cars), and M (wheeled self-propelled machinery).
When I first got my driver's license, I was also confused about this. A B2 license is for driving large trucks, like heavy-duty trucks and regular cars, but a B1 license is for medium-sized buses, such as minibuses with fewer than 19 seats. You can't drive those with a B2 license because the regulations differ in terms of seating capacity and operational requirements. Driving without the proper license can result in fines and even accidents—safety first (definitely don’t try it). I must remind everyone to check the back of their license, which specifies the types of vehicles they’re allowed to drive. If you want to drive buses, I recommend upgrading to a B1 license through a driving school. The process isn’t too complicated but requires practice and takes a few months, costing a few thousand yuan. Remember, matching your license to the vehicle avoids trouble—safety is far more important than convenience.
