Can a Class C License Drive Yellow Plate Vehicles?
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C class driver's license does not permit driving yellow plate vehicles. Below is relevant information about Class C driver's licenses: 1. Permitted vehicle types: (1) C1: Small and mini passenger vehicles, as well as light and mini cargo vehicles; light and mini special purpose vehicles. (2) C2: Small and mini automatic transmission passenger vehicles and light, mini automatic transmission cargo vehicles. (3) C3: Low-speed cargo vehicles. (4) C4: Three-wheeled vehicles. (5) C5: Small and mini automatic transmission passenger vehicles specially designed for disabled individuals. 2. Driving scope of C1 license: The permitted 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 less than or equal to 9 people. According to this standard, a C1 license cannot drive vehicles with more than 9 seats.
After driving for so many years, I know the license rules inside out. A C-class license only allows you to drive small vehicles like family sedans or SUVs, with a total weight not exceeding 4.5 tons. Yellow-plated vehicles are usually medium or large trucks or buses—yellow plates indicate heavy-duty vehicles, which require a B2 or A2 license. If you drive a yellow-plated vehicle with a C-class license, the police will deduct 12 points on the spot, impose a fine of over a thousand yuan, and may even impound the vehicle or cause an accident. I've seen many beginners make mistakes, crashing large trucks into trees, resulting in costly repairs and injuries. If you really need to drive such vehicles, hurry to a driving school to upgrade your license—B2 training only takes a few weeks, and learning proper skills ensures safety. Safe driving isn’t just about the law; it’s about responsibility—don’t gamble with your life or your family’s. Remember, check the vehicle manual before switching licenses, confirm the vehicle type, and then hit the road.
