Do Small Cars Belong to Passenger Vehicles?
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Small cars do not belong to passenger vehicles; they fall under the category of passenger cars. Passenger cars refer to vehicles with fewer than nine seats (including the driver's seat), primarily designed for carrying passengers. Passenger cars are further classified into basic passenger cars (sedans), MPVs, SUVs, and other types. Passenger vehicles include micro buses, light buses, medium buses, large buses, and extra-large buses. The driving licenses for small cars are C1 and C2. C1 is for small cars with a total mass not exceeding 4.5 tons and a length under 6 meters, while C2 is specifically for small automatic transmission cars.
As a long-time car owner, I believe passenger cars definitely fall under the category of passenger vehicles. In automotive classification, passenger vehicles refer to those designed for transporting people, and cars like sedans or SUVs are specifically built for daily passenger transport - such as my small Toyota which I use exclusively for family outings. The regulations are very clear too: traffic authorities classify passenger cars under the passenger vehicle category, which affects license plate registration and insurance rates. Don't be misled by the misconception that passenger vehicles only refer to buses - passenger cars are actually the most common type of passenger vehicle. I recommend everyone to understand this before purchasing and driving a car to avoid potential insurance or annual inspection issues later. Also, remember to maintain your vehicle properly - clear classification leads to safer driving, especially since nighttime lighting requirements are the same as passenger vehicle standards.
