How Many Levels of Driver's Licenses Are There?
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There are 16 levels of driver's licenses, which are: A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, D, E, F, M, N, P. The order of permitted vehicle types: Large buses, tractors, city buses, medium buses, large trucks, small cars, small automatic transmission cars, low-speed trucks, three-wheeled cars, small automatic transmission passenger cars for the disabled, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, light motorcycles, wheeled self-propelled machinery, trolleybuses, and trams. Vehicle types for different levels of driver's licenses: To further enhance the specificity of management, the Ministry of Public Security has subdivided the three types of permitted vehicle types currently endorsed on driver's licenses, namely A license (large buses), B license (large trucks), and C license (small cars), into seven types based on the driving difficulty and safety requirements of different vehicle models.
I remember the driver's license classifications are quite detailed. After driving for twenty years, the common categories I know are A, B, and C, plus a dedicated motorcycle class. Class A, like A1, is for driving large buses that carry dozens of passengers, requiring strict written and road tests to obtain. Class B includes B1 for medium-sized buses and B2 for large trucks, suitable for those in freight transport. Class C is simpler—C1 is for manual transmission cars, and C2 is for automatic transmission. For daily life, most people just need a C2 license to drive family cars. Upgrading to a higher class requires additional training, such as having a C license before applying for a B license. Different classes are crucial for road safety, and choosing the wrong one might waste learning time. I recommend beginners start with Class C to build fundamental driving skills, passing both written and practical tests before obtaining the license.
I just got my driver's license not long ago, and there are so many different types. For Class C, there's C1 for manual transmission cars and C2 for automatic transmission—I chose C2 because it's easier to pass. Class B includes B1 for medium-sized buses and B2 for large trucks, while Class A, like A1 for large buses, requires much more effort to pass. For motorcycles, there are D, E, and F classes, and the tests are relatively simpler. When I was taking the driving test, the instructor said different license classes correspond to vehicle sizes and driving risks. For a Class C license, the written test (Subject 1) covers traffic rules, while the road tests (Subjects 2 and 3) assess driving skills. Choosing a license class isn't just about passing the test—you should also consider what kind of vehicle you want to drive in the future, or you might end up with a useless license. My friend got a B2 license but can only drive trucks now.
