How many A1A2D driver's licenses are there nationwide?
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A1A2D driver's licenses are only known by the traffic police statistics department of the Ministry of Public Security. The following is an introduction to the A1A2D driver's license: 1. Meaning: An A1A2D driver's license means that the holder already has an A1 driver's license and has applied for additional A2 and D licenses. The permitted vehicle types marked on the license will be A1A2D. 2. Time to obtain: Theoretically, it takes 18 years old to get a D license, 21 years old to upgrade to a B2 license, 24 years old to upgrade to an A2 license, and 26 years old to upgrade to an A1 license. During this period, you must not accumulate 12 penalty points, which also requires 9 years in total.
I've been keeping an eye on Chinese driver's license statistics. According to traffic police announcements and various reports, there are currently about 450,000 to 500,000 drivers holding Class A1 large bus licenses nationwide. This type of license has strict requirements - applicants must be at least 21 years old with years of driving experience, making the test quite challenging. The number of Class A2 tractor license holders is slightly higher, estimated at around 700,000, with growing demand following logistics industry expansion. Class D motorcycle licenses are much more common, with over 150 million holders across the country, as motorcycles are convenient and affordable, especially in rural areas. The exact total number holding these three license types is uncertain, but combined it's easily over 100 million. Safe driving is emphasized, with annual inspections required to prevent accidents. The data is updated periodically - I've checked the 2023 summary, which shows commercial license numbers steadily increasing overall, significantly influenced by urban transportation policies.
