Can A1 and A2 be held simultaneously?
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A1 and A2 driving licenses can be held simultaneously, but upgrading to A1A2 requires additional licensing. The vehicle types permitted by an A1 license include large buses that can carry more than 20 passengers, as well as vehicles with a body length exceeding 6 meters, which must also be driven with an A1 license. Other vehicle types permitted by an A1 license are: A3 (city buses), B1 (medium-sized passenger vehicles), B2 (large trucks), C1 (small cars), C2 (small automatic transmission cars), C3 (low-speed cargo vehicles), C4 (three-wheeled cars), M (wheeled self-propelled machinery). However, only an A2 license permits driving tractor vehicles. The vehicle types permitted by an A2 license are: Heavy and medium-sized full trailers, semi-trailer combinations, B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, M.
When it comes to driver's license issues, I remember being particularly curious about whether one could hold both A1 and A2 licenses when I first started learning to drive. In most places, A1 refers to a light motorcycle license, suitable for small-displacement vehicles, while A2 is for medium-sized motorcycles with higher requirements. You can have both, but you need to take separate tests for each. For example, in our country, if you first obtain an A1 license and ride for a few years, you can directly upgrade by taking the A2 written and road tests. Once passed, you’ll have both licenses, which are both listed in the system without conflict. I think this is quite convenient, especially for those who enjoy switching bikes, as it allows riding vehicles of different displacements. However, it’s worth noting that each category requires separate fees and training, costing a few hundred yuan—don’t overlook this. Holding both licenses gives you more freedom of choice, but don’t think you can cut corners with one license for multiple uses—safety first. In short, as long as you’re willing to invest the time to learn, you can accumulate any category of license.
