Can an A2 Driver's License Operate City Buses?
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A2 driver's license does not permit operating city buses. Here are detailed specifications about the A2 license: 1. Overview: The A2 license authorizes driving tractor-trailers. Holders with a valid A2 license issued by China's public traffic police vehicle management authorities can operate heavy and medium-duty full trailers and semi-trailers, as well as vehicles permitted under B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, and M classifications. 2. Regulations: According to Article 123 of the 'Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses' by the Ministry of Public Security, vehicles driven with a legally valid A2 license include full trailers (where the trailer bears its total weight) and semi-trailers (where part of the trailer's weight is borne by the tractor).
As a veteran driver with decades of experience, I must say that the A2 license is specifically for driving large trucks and semi-trailers. City buses? Those are passenger vehicles requiring an A3 driver's license. If you use an A2 license to drive a bus, you'll be fined and penalized by traffic police, and accidents may occur due to different driving skills—like ensuring passenger safety and handling more complex operations with buses. If you want to drive a bus, go get an A3 license instead of cutting corners and causing trouble. Always study traffic rules and distinguish vehicle types—safety comes first.
