Can a C1 License Drive a Pickup Truck?
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c1 driver's license can drive a pickup truck. A C1 driver's license allows driving light and small trucks with a total mass below 4500KG and a vehicle length under 6 meters. Both conditions must be met simultaneously; exceeding either requirement prohibits driving. Permitted vehicle types for C1 license: The scope of a C1 driver's license includes small and mini passenger vehicles, as well as light and mini cargo vehicles; light, small, and mini special operation vehicles; small passenger vehicles with seating capacity less than or equal to 9 people. Vehicles that cannot be driven with a C1 license: large buses, tractor units, city buses, medium buses, large trucks, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, mopeds, wheeled self-propelled machinery, trolleybuses, and tramcars. Additionally, a C1 license cannot be used to drive vehicles with more than 9 seats or trucks with a total length exceeding 6 meters.
I've been driving for over 20 years and know all about driving pickup trucks with a C1 license. Pickups are classified as light trucks - as long as the vehicle length doesn't exceed 6 meters and the total weight stays under 4.5 tons (those with blue license plates), they're all good to go. Domestic models like the Great Wall Cannon commonly seen on streets generally fall within these limits. But watch out for American full-size pickups - vehicles like the Ford Raptor might exceed weight limits depending on specific models. Also, many cities have truck restriction zones, so always check routes before driving a pickup. I got fined last time when helping a friend move using a pickup in downtown - that's why I've made it a habit to check traffic restriction maps now.
