Can a B2 license holder drive a tractor head without a trailer?
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Yes, it can be driven as it's just a single vehicle without the trailer. Introduction to vehicles that can be driven with a B2 license: Medium and heavy-duty trucks or specialized operation vehicles, and also allows driving small cars, small automatic transmission cars, low-speed trucks, three-wheeled cars, and wheeled self-propelled machinery. Precautions for using a B2 driver's license: During the probation period, a B2 license holder driving on highways must be accompanied by a driver who has held a corresponding or higher-level driver's license for more than three years. The accompanying driver should sit in the front passenger seat to guide the probationary driver. Driving without an accompanying driver or with an unqualified accompanying driver will result in a fine.
I've been studying the rules for driver's licenses and remember that a B2 license only allows driving heavy or medium trucks, but not tractor heads (semi-truck cabs). Even if the tractor head isn't towing a trailer and is running without any cargo, it's still classified as a specialized towing vehicle that requires an A2 license. Why? Because tractor heads are fundamentally different from regular trucks in design - they have a higher center of gravity, poorer visibility, and when empty, they're more maneuverable but less stable. Without proper A2 training, it's easy to get into accidents. I've heard many people try driving tractor heads without the proper license, only to get caught by traffic police - not just facing fines and points deducted, but potentially causing traffic accidents. Safety first - never take the risk. You must follow regulations and obtain an A2 license properly. Remember this key point: for towing vehicles, regardless of whether they're pulling trailers or not, a B2 license won't suffice.
I used to be curious about this issue when driving. I once tried driving a tractor head without a trailer in the factory yard, thinking it would be fine. But later, a friend told me that a B2 driver's license isn't sufficient. A tractor head is specifically designed for hauling cargo, and even without a trailer, it falls under the category of special vehicles, requiring an A2 license to operate. The feeling is like this: driving a regular truck might be manageable, but a tractor head without a load is very sensitive to steering and prone to losing control. Without the training experience for an A2 license, it's easy to skid. I strongly advise you not to try it—getting caught would be a huge trouble. Simply put, rules are rules—don't look for loopholes. If you want to drive this kind of vehicle, go to a driving school to get an A2 license—it's much safer and more reliable.
