Can an A2 License Drive City Buses?
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A2 license cannot drive city buses. The A2 driver's license is the highest qualification for truck-type vehicles. Holders of an A2 license are permitted to drive all types of trucks. They are also allowed to drive (B1) medium-sized (19-8 seats) buses, small (7 seats or fewer) buses, and sedans. Of course, this also includes (C4) three-wheeled vehicles and (M) wheeled self-propelled machinery (such as cranes). Below is relevant knowledge about driver's licenses: 1. Type A licenses: A1 can drive large buses and A3, B1, B2 vehicles; A2 can drive tractors and B1, B2, M vehicles; A3 can drive city buses and C1 vehicles. 2. Type B licenses: B1 can drive medium-sized buses and C1, M vehicles; B2 can drive small trucks and C1, M vehicles.
Hey, when it comes to whether an A2 driver's license can be used to drive city buses, we need to start with the classification of driver's licenses. Our A2 license is mainly for driving large trucks and semi-trailer tractors, which are specifically designed for hauling goods. City buses, on the other hand, are the domain of the A3 license because they carry many passengers and require special handling, such as careful turns and avoiding sudden movements that could harm passengers. A2 training doesn't cover these bus-specific skills at all, and forcing it would be too risky—for example, sudden braking could easily lead to loss of control and passenger injuries. If caught by traffic police, it would be considered unlicensed driving, resulting in fines and point deductions, which just isn’t worth it. Really want to drive a bus? First, go to driving school and get your A3 license. Practicing passenger safety and service skills is the right way—don’t cut corners and end up causing trouble.
