Can a B2 License Drive an 11-Seater Minivan?
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A B2 license cannot drive an 11-seater yellow-plate vehicle. Below is relevant information about the vehicle types a B2 license can drive: 1. B2 License Permitted Vehicle Types: A B2 license cannot drive an 11-seater minivan. The B2 license permits driving heavy and medium-duty trucks; large, heavy, and medium-duty specialized operation vehicles; and other permitted vehicle types: C1, C2, C3, C4, M, which are only small passenger vehicles. Minivans with more than 10 seats are not allowed. 2. Function of a Driver's License: Commonly referred to as a 'driver's license,' it is the certificate required by law for individuals to operate motor vehicles. Driving a motor vehicle requires certain skills, and those lacking these skills may cause traffic accidents if they drive recklessly. Generally, individuals without a license are not permitted to drive on the road.
As a driving instructor, I often encounter this issue. A B2 driver's license is mainly used for driving large trucks, medium-sized work vehicles, and other cargo-carrying types, but an 11-seater minibus falls under the category of medium-sized passenger vehicles. To put it bluntly, you can't drive it. Why? Because passenger vehicles with more than 9 seats require a B1 license or higher. Checking your license category before driving is essential. If you drive such a minibus illegally, it will be considered unlicensed driving, resulting in not only 12 penalty points and a fine starting from 2,000 yuan but also the potential revocation of your license. I’ve seen many students make this mistake out of confusion, so I recommend upgrading to a B1 license before considering it. Always check the number of seats on the vehicle registration certificate—don’t assume all minibuses are the same. Safe driving is the right path—don’t complicate traffic regulations.