Can a C1 driver's license drive a pickup truck?
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C1 driver's license can drive a pickup truck, as pickup trucks fall within the permitted vehicle types for a C1 license. The C1 license allows driving small vehicles, including small and mini passenger vehicles, as well as light and mini cargo vehicles; light, small, and mini special-purpose vehicles. Other permitted vehicle types include C2, C3, and C4. The term 'pickup' is a transliteration of the American term for a car-truck, which is a light cargo vehicle with an open cargo box behind the cab, where the side panels of the cargo box are integrated with the cab. It is also a dual-purpose passenger-cargo vehicle that looks like a sedan in the front and has a cargo box at the back. Pickups belong to the category of mini cargo vehicles and are an important part of the automotive market. A driver's license generally refers to a driving permit. The full name of the driving permit is the motor vehicle driving license, also known as a 'driver's license,' which is the certificate required by law for motor vehicle drivers.
I've been driving for decades, of course a C1 license can drive a pickup truck! I remember when I first got my license, the instructor said C1 covers small cars and light trucks, and most pickups with a total mass not exceeding 4,500 kilograms are fine. I've driven a Ford Ranger and a Changan Kaicheng myself, delivering goods in the suburbs with my C1 license without any issues. But be careful, some big pickups like the heavy-duty Ford F-150 exceed the weight limit and require a higher-class license, so don't get caught over the limit. Safety first—before driving, it's best to check the vehicle manual or registration certificate to confirm the weight is within the limit for peace of mind. By the way, for daily commuting with a pickup, a C1 license is definitely sufficient—don't listen to nonsense about not being able to drive it.
