Can a C1 Driver's License Drive Vehicles Specified for a C5 License?
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A C1 driver's license cannot drive vehicles designated for a C5 license, as per the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses." The C1 license permits driving small and micro passenger vehicles, light and micro cargo vehicles, as well as light, small, and micro special-purpose vehicles. Small passenger vehicles must have a seating capacity of nine or fewer. Individuals with disabilities in the right lower limb or both lower limbs can apply for a special driver's license for small automatic transmission passenger vehicles designated for the disabled, coded as C5. The vehicles include small and micro automatic transmission passenger vehicles specially designed for the disabled. The restriction to small passenger vehicles primarily addresses the transportation needs of disabled individuals, with no current consideration for commercial cargo vehicles. The limitation to automatic transmission vehicles is due to their ease of operation, which is the international standard for disabled drivers. According to the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Business Work Standards" issued by the relevant authorities, motor vehicle driver's licenses follow a hierarchical system, dividing licenses into 15 levels: A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, D, E, F, M, N, and P. The permitted vehicle types for each license level are as follows: A1 license permits driving large passenger vehicles. A2 license permits driving tractor trailers, heavy and medium-sized full trailers, and semi-trailers. A3 license permits driving urban buses with a capacity of 10 or more passengers. B1 license permits driving heavy passenger vehicles. B2 license permits driving heavy and medium-sized cargo vehicles, among others. C1 license permits driving small and micro passenger vehicles, among others. C2 license permits driving small and micro automatic transmission passenger vehicles, among others. C3 license permits driving low-speed cargo vehicles (formerly four-wheel agricultural transport vehicles). C4 license permits driving three-wheeled vehicles (formerly three-wheel agricultural transport vehicles). D license permits driving three-wheeled motorcycles with an engine displacement exceeding 50ml. E license permits driving two-wheeled motorcycles with an engine displacement exceeding 50ml. F license permits driving motorcycles with an engine displacement of 50ml or less. M license permits driving wheeled self-propelled machinery. N license permits driving trolleybuses. P license permits driving tramcars.
I recently checked the driver's license classifications. The C1 license is mainly for driving ordinary small cars, such as private cars and vans that have not been modified. The C5 license is designated for vehicles specially designed for disabled individuals, equipped with manual control devices and other special equipment. A C1 license does not permit driving such modified vehicles, as regulations specify different licenses for different vehicle types. Obtaining a C5 license requires specialized training and exams. Safety comes first when driving; improper operation could lead to accidents, resulting in fines, points deduction, or even more severe consequences. For C5 users, this ensures convenient and safe travel. Always check your license coverage before driving.
