Can a C1 License Drive a Tricycle?
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C1 driver's license can drive tricycle cars, but cannot drive tricycle motorcycles. Permitted vehicle types for C1 license: The driving scope of a C1 license includes small and mini passenger vehicles, light and mini cargo vehicles; light, small, and mini special purpose vehicles; small passenger vehicles with seating capacity of 9 or fewer. Vehicles not permitted with a C1 license: large buses, tractors, city buses, medium buses, large trucks, ordinary tricycle motorcycles, ordinary two-wheel motorcycles, light motorcycles, wheeled self-propelled machinery, trolleybuses, and trams. Additionally, a C1 license cannot drive vehicles with more than 9 seats or trucks with a total length exceeding 6 meters. Passing standards for C1 license test: Traffic regulations and related knowledge (Subject 1) – written test, full score is 100, passing score is 90 or above. Field driving (Subject 2) – on-site, actual vehicle. Minimum passing score is 80, below 80 is failing. Road driving (Subject 3) – highway or simulated field, actual vehicle. Full score is 100, must achieve 90 or above to pass. Safe and civilized driving knowledge – written test, questions mainly in the form of cases, pictures, animations, etc., including true/false, single-choice, and multiple-choice questions, totaling 50 questions, full score is 100, passing score is 90.
As someone who has been driving for many years, I'm quite familiar with driver's license matters. The C1 license mainly applies to small automatic or manual transmission vehicles, such as ordinary family cars or minivans, but does not include three-wheelers. Common three-wheelers include three-wheeled motorcycles or electric three-wheeled cargo vehicles, which require a specialized D or E license to legally operate. Don't assume that having a C1 license allows you to drive three-wheelers—the driving methods are completely different. Three-wheelers have poor stability and are prone to losing balance when turning, posing a higher risk of accidents. I heard a true story from a friend who was caught driving a three-wheeler, fined 500 yuan, had points deducted, and almost had his license suspended. Safety comes first when driving, so it's best to check the regulations at the local vehicle management office and get a D license for peace of mind. Passing the test could also open up more driving opportunities.
