How many levels are there for a driver's license?
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There are 16 levels for a driver's license. 16 levels: A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, D, E, F, M, N, P. Permitted vehicles for A1: Large passenger vehicles (other permitted vehicle types: A3, B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, M). Permitted vehicles for A2: Heavy and medium-sized full trailers and semi-trailers (other permitted vehicle types: B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, M). Permitted vehicles for A3: City buses with a capacity of 10 or more passengers (other permitted vehicle types: C1, C2, C3, C4).
I just finished driving school and am very familiar with the driver's license classifications. In China, driver's licenses are divided into multiple classes, mainly ranging from A to F, totaling about a dozen. The most common ones are Class A for large buses (e.g., A1 for city buses), Class B for trucks (e.g., B2 for heavy-duty trucks), and Class C for passenger cars (C1 for manual transmission, C2 for automatic). There are also D, E, and F for motorcycles. Each class has different test requirements. For example, when I took the C1 test, it included road tests and reverse parking, which were quite challenging and required a lot of practice. Choosing the right class depends on your needs—for regular family use, C1 or C2 is sufficient. Don’t aim for larger vehicles unless you have the experience and pass additional tests. I think the classification system is good because it prevents beginners from driving vehicles beyond their capability, reducing accidents. Overall, before driving, make sure you know what vehicles your license allows to avoid fines or penalty points.
