Can a C1 driver's license drive a yellow-plated vehicle?
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C1 driver's license cannot drive yellow-plated vehicles. Yellow-plated vehicles refer to large vehicles, such as two-wheeled motorcycles, three-wheeled motorcycles, large buses, vehicles for agricultural purposes, trucks with a load capacity of more than 1.0 tons, and also include vans with 10 or more seats. Driving a yellow-plated vehicle requires a B license or above and an operating permit. The permitted driving scope of a C1 driver's license includes small and micro passenger vehicles, light and micro cargo vehicles; light, small, and micro special operation vehicles; small passenger vehicles with a seating capacity of 9 or fewer people. C1 license cannot drive: large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized 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, nor can it drive trucks with a total length exceeding 6 meters.
A C1 driver's license does not allow you to drive yellow-plated vehicles. I remember when I first got my C1 license, I was curious whether I could drive those large trucks I saw on the street. My driving instructor quickly corrected me: a C1 license only permits driving small blue-plated vehicles, such as regular sedans or SUVs, with a weight limit of 4.5 tons. Yellow-plated vehicles are typically large buses or trucks, which require higher driving skills and a Class B or higher license. Driving the wrong type of vehicle can lead to traffic police checks, a 12-point penalty, fines, and even accidents. I personally know a friend who was fined for accidentally driving his boss's yellow-plated truck and later had to properly obtain a B2 license. In short, for safety's sake, it's best to follow the rules and avoid driving oversized vehicles without the proper license.
