Can a C1 driver's license drive a 9-seater blue-plate vehicle?
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C1 driver's license can drive a 9-seater blue-plate vehicle. The permitted driving scope of a C1 driver's license includes small and mini passenger vehicles, light and mini cargo vehicles; light, small, and mini special-purpose vehicles; and small passenger vehicles with a seating capacity of 9 or fewer people. C1 driver's license cannot drive: large buses, tractors, city buses, medium buses, large trucks, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, light motorcycles, wheeled self-propelled machinery, trolleybuses, and trams. At the same time, a C1 license cannot drive vehicles with more than 9 seats, and cannot drive trucks with a total length exceeding 6 meters. C1 driver's license is one of the codes for motor vehicle driver's licenses. The examination subjects include four items: traffic regulations and related knowledge, field driving, road driving, and safe and civilized driving knowledge. Examination passing standards: Traffic regulations and related knowledge (Subject 1) - written test, full score is 100, passing score is 90 or above. Field driving (Subject 2) - on-site, actual vehicle. The minimum requirement is 80 points, below 80 is failing. Road driving (Subject 3) - highway or simulated site, actual vehicle. Full score is 100, must achieve 90 or above to pass. Safe and civilized driving knowledge - written test, questions mainly in the form of cases, pictures, animations, etc., question types include true/false, single-choice, and multiple-choice, totaling 50 questions, full score is 100, passing score is 90.
I studied the driver's license regulations and found that a C1 license allows driving blue-plate vehicles with up to nine seats. According to driving test rules, a C1 license is applicable to passenger vehicles with a total mass not exceeding 4,500 kg and a seating capacity of no more than nine. Blue-plate vehicles precisely represent this category of small passenger cars. I've personally driven many 9-seater vans or commercial vehicles without any issues. However, it's important to note that if the vehicle actually carries more than nine passengers or exceeds the weight limit, you'll need a B1 or higher-level license; otherwise, you risk fines and penalty points. Additionally, the distinction between blue and yellow plates is crucial—yellow plates are for medium or large-sized vehicles and require additional testing. Therefore, when driving a 9-seater, it's best to check the vehicle registration details first to avoid misjudgment.