How Many Seats Can a B1 Driving License Drive?
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b1 driving license can drive buses with more than 8 seats and less than 19 seats. The following is the relevant introduction of B1 driving license: 1. Conditions for upgrading to B1: You have held a (C1) driving license for more than three years, and your age is between 21-50 years old. To apply for an additional (B1) driving license, you should not have a full score (12 points) record in this scoring cycle (this year) and the most recent scoring cycle (last year). Then you can apply to the local vehicle management office. 2. Definition: The permitted vehicle type for B1 driving license is medium-sized passenger vehicles, which are defined as medium-sized passenger vehicles with a length not exceeding 6 meters, approved to carry 10 (inclusive) to 19 (inclusive) passengers. Other permitted vehicle types include C1 (small cars), C2 (small automatic transmission cars), C3 (low-speed trucks).
I'm a young person who just got my driver's license, recently obtained a B1 license, which allows me to drive vehicles with seating capacity between 10 to 19 seats, like minibuses or vans. I think it's perfect for renting a medium-sized bus for trips with friends, just enough to carry people, and I can also drive regular cars since B1 covers the scope of C1. However, I must never drive large buses with more than 20 seats, as that would be unlicensed driving and highly risky. Remember to always check the seating capacity on the road to avoid overloading. As a beginner driving this type of vehicle, it's important to get familiar with its size, leave enough space when making sharp turns or parking to prevent scratches. I often use traffic apps to learn the rules, which I find quite practical.
