Can a B2 License Holder Drive B1 Vehicles?
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B1 is a type of bus driver's license, while B2 is a truck driver's license. The two cannot be used interchangeably. Here are some differences between these two licenses: 1. Different permitted vehicle types: The B1 license permits driving medium-sized buses, defined as vehicles not exceeding 6 meters in length, with a rated passenger capacity of 10 (inclusive) to 19 (inclusive) persons. Other permitted vehicle types include C1 (small cars), C2 (small automatic transmission cars), C3 (low-speed trucks), C4 (three-wheeled vehicles), and M (wheeled self-propelled machinery). The B2 license permits driving heavy or medium-sized trucks or large, heavy, or medium-sized specialized operation vehicles. Heavy and medium-sized trucks are primarily trucks. Large, heavy, and medium-sized specialized operation vehicles refer to vehicles equipped with special equipment or devices, such as water sprinklers, concrete mixers, fire trucks, etc. 2. Different application requirements: The age requirement for applying for a B1 license is 21-50 years old. A B1 license cannot be applied for directly; applicants must have at least 3 years of driving experience and no record of 12 penalty points within three consecutive scoring periods. The age requirement for applying for a B2 license is 20-50 years old, and a B2 license can be applied for directly.
