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.
As a veteran truck driver with over a decade of experience, I must say the driver's license classification system is very clear, with several categories ranging from A1 to F. Class A is for buses or tractor units—for example, A2 is specifically for hauling cargo. Class B includes licenses like B1 for medium-sized buses and B2 for large trucks. Class C is further divided into C1 for manual transmission cars and C2 for automatic. Additionally, there are motorcycle classes like D and E. In total, there are about a dozen classifications, each with different licensing requirements for specific vehicles. I recommend beginners start with a Class C license—it's easier. Driving larger vehicles requires additional training, meaning you'll need to learn more about safety. From my experience, driving a vehicle beyond your license class can easily lead to accidents. Once, a friend of mine was heavily fined for driving an overloaded Class B vehicle. So, these classifications protect veterans like us—safety always comes first when driving.
