Can Beginners Directly Obtain a Class A License?

[DelAnderson]

a3 driver's license can be obtained directly through examination. According to Article 14 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses," first-time applicants for a motor vehicle driver's license can apply for a license that permits driving urban buses (a3). However, a Class A1 license cannot be obtained directly and can only be acquired through an additional driving license upgrade. Below are the relevant details: Permitted vehicle types: The Class A1 driving license covers large buses (A1), urban buses (A3), medium-sized buses (B1), large trucks (B2), small cars (C1), and more. Requirements for applying for a Class A1 license: Applicants must be at least 26 years old and have a height of at least 155 cm. Additionally, their naked eye or corrected vision must reach 5.0 or above. Finally, they must be able to distinguish the sound of a tuning fork from 50 cm away, have normal physical mobility, and show no significant physical defects.

[EmeryMarie]

Back when I was learning to drive, I also dreamed of driving buses or heavy trucks. The commanding feeling of handling such large vehicles was very appealing, but the reality is that beginners simply can't directly obtain a Class A license. I remember asking my driving instructor, and he said you must start with a Class C license, gain experience driving smaller vehicles, and only after holding a Class C license for at least a year can you apply to upgrade to Class B vehicles. Then, after some more practice, you can try for a Class A license. The reason is simple: beginners lack experience, and operating large vehicles carries too much risk, making accidents more likely. I drove with a Class C license for many years before daring to try for a Class B license—safety first, after all. Looking back now, taking it step by step allowed me to learn more driving skills and avoid many dangerous situations. If you're a beginner on the road, don't rush. Start with the basics, steadily hone your skills, and then challenge yourself with more difficult vehicles.

[BrodyDella]

I'm a new student who just enrolled in driving school. Originally, I wanted to get a Class A license right away to drive big trucks, but the instructor poured cold water on my plan, saying beginners aren't qualified to directly apply for a Class A license. He explained the rules: I need to first obtain a Class C or D license, drive smaller vehicles to gain experience for at least one year with no traffic violations before applying for an upgrade. My current plan is to start with a Class C license and gradually get familiar with road conditions. Although I'm a bit disappointed, looking at it another way, these rules protect us new drivers. If a beginner were to lose control of a large vehicle, the consequences would be unthinkable. The driving school also recommended I practice more on driving simulators to adapt to the operational differences of big trucks in advance. In short, take it step by step—safety comes first, no rushing to skip levels.

[DominicAnn]

I love driving, especially fantasizing about driving those majestic buses or trucks, but beginners can't directly obtain a Class A license. That's just how the rules are set—you need to have experience with a Class C license first, master basic driving skills, and adapt to complex road conditions before upgrading. Although the process is slow, it's necessary. For a beginner to jump straight into driving large vehicles is like learning to ride a bike and immediately tackling mountain trails—it's too risky. I suggest friends who are just starting to focus on the Class C license exam, take it step by step, and enjoy the journey of driving. Over time, as experience grows, naturally, you can take on the challenge of a Class A license.