Can a C1 driver's license drive a yellow license plate vehicle?
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C1 driver's license cannot drive yellow license plate vehicles. A C1 license only allows driving blue license plate vehicles. Driving yellow license plate vehicles requires at least a B-class license. Requirements for upgrading from C1 to B2 driver's license: Age between 20 and 60 years old; height not less than 155cm; holding a C1 license for at least 1 year; no record of accumulating 12 penalty points in the current scoring cycle or the most recent one before application; visual acuity must reach 5.0 or above on the logarithmic visual acuity chart; no record of drunk driving or being primarily responsible for a traffic accident causing casualties while holding a C1 license. Specific process for applying for a B2 driver's license: Apply to the vehicle management office for adding B2 license driving categories; fill out the application form, submit ID card and physical examination form, and provide the original motor vehicle driver's license; participate in theoretical and practical exams according to the appointment; the new-level driver's license will be issued by the applying vehicle management office within 7 working days after passing the exams.
I've held a C1 driver's license for some time now, and the vehicles I can drive are all small cars, such as family sedans or small vans, the ones with blue license plates. Yellow-plate vehicles are different, usually large trucks or buses, like those with a total mass exceeding 4.5 tons or carrying many passengers. Driving such vehicles requires a Class B or even Class A license. If someone with a C1 license drives them, the traffic police will consider it unlicensed driving, directly deduct 12 points, impose a fine of 1000-2000 yuan, and may even detain the driver or revoke the license. Last year, a buddy of mine didn't believe it and drove a small company truck for deliveries—it had a yellow plate, and he got heavily fined. Yellow-plate vehicles are more complex to handle, making turns and parking difficult, especially on highways where the risks are higher. So don't try it recklessly; safety comes first. Consider upgrading your license to, say, a B2. Learn more traffic rules and follow them to avoid trouble.
As a friend who has been driving for years, I've seen many newcomers with a C1 license trying to drive yellow-plate vehicles and causing trouble. Once, when helping a friend deliver something, he was using a medium-sized yellow-plate truck, and I immediately pointed out that a C1 license doesn't cover that. Legally speaking, the C1 license only allows driving light micro-trucks or small passenger vehicles; anything larger requires a Class B license. Driving a yellow-plate vehicle illegally can lead to heavy fines if caught, and in case of an accident, insurance may refuse to cover the damages. Experienced drivers often say there's a reason for vehicle classification: smaller vehicles are easier to handle, while larger ones like yellow-plate trucks have greater weight and inertia, making them harder for beginners to control and more prone to rollovers or rear-end collisions. It's advisable to check the driving license classification guide or confirm with the vehicle management office. If you want to drive larger vehicles, put in the effort to study and take the proper tests—don't look for shortcuts.
