Can a C2 License Drive a Motorhome?

[IanRose]

First of all, a C2 license allows driving automatic transmission vehicles with fewer than 7 seats. For example, vehicles like the Buick Business Class and below can be driven. If the motorhome is an automatic transmission, it can be driven. If the motorhome's vehicle registration indicates it is a 7-seater and has a blue license plate with white characters, it can be driven. If the conditions above are not met, then a C2 license cannot drive the motorhome. A C2 driver's license permits driving small and micro automatic transmission passenger cars, as well as light and micro automatic transmission cargo vehicles. Different licenses allow driving different types of vehicles: a C1 license allows driving small cars, micro passenger cars, light and micro cargo vehicles, and special-purpose vehicles; a C3 license allows driving low-speed cargo vehicles; a C4 license allows driving three-wheeled vehicles. A C2 license does not permit driving large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, large trucks, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, light motorcycles, wheeled self-propelled machinery, trolleybuses, or trams. A motorhome, also known as a 'home on wheels,' combines the functions of both a 'home' and a 'vehicle,' but its primary attribute is still that of a vehicle. It is a movable vehicle equipped with basic home facilities. Motorhomes are a fashionable type of vehicle introduced from abroad, equipped with home facilities such as bedding, stoves, refrigerators, cabinets, sofas, dining tables and chairs, washing facilities, air conditioning, TVs, sound systems, and other furniture and appliances. They can be divided into driving areas, living areas, bedroom areas, sanitary areas, and kitchen areas. Motorhomes integrate 'clothing, food, shelter, and transportation' into one, realizing the fashionable concept of 'living while traveling and traveling while living.'

[Kent]

When I took the C2 driver's license test before, I chose an automatic transmission because it was easier to operate, and I drove a small family car for several years without any issues. Later, when I wanted to experience RV travel, I realized while renting a vehicle that a C2 license doesn't cover most RVs. Those larger RVs generally require a C1 or Class B license, and the reason is simple: RVs usually weigh over 4.5 tons and are much larger in size. The C2 license only permits driving small automatic vehicles, which are safer to handle. Once, I tried driving a small trailer RV, barely managing to get it on the road but feeling nervous the whole time. In the end, I was fined for not having the proper license, which wasn’t worth it at all. I think driving an RV is quite an adventurous endeavor—you have to consider both the handling difficulty and legal risks. For regular trips, a small car is more than enough. If you really want to try RV travel, I’d suggest consulting a driving school about upgrading your license. Don’t experiment blindly like I did—safety comes first.