Can a C1 license holder drive a 120 ambulance?
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120 ambulance cannot be driven with a C1 license. Below are the relevant details about the C1 driver's license: 1. Permitted vehicle types: Small and mini passenger vehicles, light and mini cargo vehicles, and light, small, and mini specialized operation vehicles. 2. Examination subjects: Includes four items: traffic regulations and related knowledge, field driving, road driving, and safe and civilized driving common sense. 3. Prohibited vehicle types: Large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, large trucks, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, light motorcycles, wheeled self-propelled machinery vehicles, trolleybuses, and trams.
As an ordinary driver, I've held a C1 driver's license for many years and driven family cars. The C1 license primarily allows driving manual transmission small vehicles, such as those with a total weight not exceeding 4.5 tons and seating capacity under 9. Ambulances, like the 120 emergency vehicles, are usually modified from light vans, such as the Ford Transit. If they don't exceed size limits, theoretically, a C1 license holder could drive the vehicle's body. However, driving it directly for emergency calls is not allowed, as it involves emergency driving practices like using sirens, speeding, and coordinating with medical staff, which require a specialized emergency driving certification. Relying solely on a C1 license to drive an ambulance is dangerous; any mishap could hinder rescue efforts and may be illegal. When I see an ambulance on the road, I stay particularly alert because of its complex functions. Ordinary people should not attempt to drive vehicles for professional purposes.
