Can an A1 License Drive a Bus?
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A1 driving license cannot directly drive a bus. Here are the details: Definition of driving license: A1 driving license does not allow driving city buses, driving a bus requires a special bus driving license A3 driving license. The vehicle type permitted by A1 driving license is large passenger vehicles, while A3 permits city buses. Additional licensing matters: If the A1 driving license is upgraded from an A3 driving license, then the A1 driving license can drive a bus, provided that the A3 license has been held for five years, and there is no record of accumulating 12 penalty points within five years, then you can apply for upgrading to A1.
I just got my A1 driver's license recently, and my friend asked if I could drive a bus right away. This needs a good discussion. The A1 license does allow you to drive large passenger vehicles, including buses, as it's the highest-level passenger vehicle license type, requiring you to be at least 21 years old and pass a physical examination. But don’t rush into it—bus driving isn’t simple. You need specialized training to learn urban road driving skills, such as handling traffic congestion and ensuring passenger safety during boarding and alighting. When I took the A1 test, I also learned a lot of details, like speed control and emergency braking, which are crucial in actual driving. I’d like to try bus driving someday to experience the joy of team service. In short, the A1 license allows you to drive a bus, but you need to take it step by step and not rush into it.
