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.
