Can an A2 Driver's License Drive a 7-Meter 17-Seater?
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A2 driver's license can drive a 7-meter 17-seater. Here are the relevant details: 1. A2 Driver's License: The permitted vehicle types for an A2 license are tractor units. Holders of a valid A2 license issued by the Chinese public security traffic police vehicle management authority can drive heavy and medium-sized full trailers and semi-trailer motor vehicle combinations, as well as vehicles permitted by B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, and M licenses. The B1 license defines a medium-sized bus as a passenger vehicle with a certified seating capacity of 10 or more (including 10). 2. Notes: An A2 license can only drive buses with fewer than 19 seats and a length not exceeding 6 meters. For buses with a certified seating capacity exceeding 19 or a length over 6 meters, an A1 driver's license is required.
An A2 driver's license does not permit driving a 7-meter, 17-seat passenger bus, as I've learned from years of driving experience. Generally, an A2 license is suitable for driving trucks and tractor-trailers, not passenger buses. A 7-meter-long, 17-seat bus exceeds 6 meters in length, and according to Chinese driving license regulations, an A1 license is required. I've seen people mistakenly attempt this and get pulled over by traffic police, resulting in fines and demerit points—it's quite serious. If you genuinely have this need, don't take shortcuts; safe driving is paramount. Go directly to a driving school to obtain an A1 license, as the test content has different focuses, and bus operations are more complex. Remember, compliant driving can avoid many troubles, protecting both yourself and your passengers.
