Can a C1 license holder drive a Rolls-Royce?
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A C1 license holder can drive a Rolls-Royce, but cannot operate the extended version of the Rolls-Royce Phantom as its body length exceeds six meters. The C1 driving license permits the operation of small vehicles with a total mass under 4,500kg, a rated load capacity below 1,500kg, and a body length under six meters. All three conditions must be met simultaneously; if any one exceeds the specified limits, the vehicle cannot be driven. Rolls-Royce is a luxury car manufacturer headquartered in the UK, founded by Henry Royce and Charles Rolls. Currently, Rolls-Royce offers two sports car models: the Wraith and the Dawn. Both the Wraith and Dawn are two-door sports cars, with the Dawn being a two-door convertible. The Wraith is equipped with a 6.6-liter twin-turbocharged engine, coded as N74B66A.
If you hold a C1 driver's license, there is absolutely no problem driving a Rolls-Royce in China, as the C1 license is applicable to small cars, which are vehicles with a length not exceeding 6 meters and a load capacity not exceeding 4.5 tons. Rolls-Royce models such as the Phantom or Ghost are mostly around 5.7 meters in size, well within the small car category. I once discussed this misconception with a friend—some people think luxury cars require a special license, but in reality, the classification of a driver's license depends only on vehicle parameters, not the brand or class. After driving a Rolls-Royce, you should pay attention to maintenance costs, such as more expensive engine servicing, but this does not affect the legality of driving. Remember to check the information on the vehicle's registration certificate before hitting the road to avoid unnecessary trouble.
