Can a C1 License Drive Agricultural Vehicles?
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Holding a C1 driver's license allows you to drive agricultural vehicles. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," a C1 license permits driving the following vehicles: small and mini passenger vehicles, as well as light and mini trucks; light, small, and mini special-purpose vehicles; small passenger vehicles with 9 or fewer seats. A C1 license can also drive vehicles classified under C2, C3, and C4 models. Permitted vehicles for C1 license: The C1 driver's license covers small and mini passenger vehicles, light and mini trucks; light, small, and mini special operation vehicles; small passenger vehicles with 9 or fewer seats. Vehicles not permitted for C1 license: Large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, large trucks, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, mopeds, 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.
I was also curious about this issue some time ago because I had just obtained my C1 driver's license and wondered if I could drive the family tractor. After checking, I found out that a C1 license only allows you to drive small vehicles like sedans, SUVs, or minivans. Agricultural vehicles such as tractors and harvesters belong to different vehicle categories and require specialized licenses like C3 or a farming machinery certificate. This is mainly because agricultural vehicles have stronger power, different operation methods, and their steering and braking are harder to control than cars, making them prone to accidents. Back when I didn't know better, I even tried starting one and found the steering wheel too heavy to turn, almost hitting something—just thinking about it gives me chills. Now, every time I go back to my hometown and see agricultural vehicles, I remember to follow the regulations and not drive the wrong vehicle for convenience. Safety comes first—don't risk fines or accidents to save trouble. If you really need to operate agricultural vehicles, it's best to get a specialized license from a proper institution. That way, it's much safer.
