How many seats can a B2 license holder drive for a yellow-plate Jinbei?
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B2 license holders can drive a 9-seater yellow-plate Jinbei minivan. Here are the relevant details: 1. Jinbei Minivan: The 9-seater Jinbei minivan has a vehicle length of less than 6 meters and a passenger capacity of 9 people. According to Table 1 of the 'Motor Vehicle Type Terms and Definitions' under the 'Motor Vehicle Specification Terms Classification Table,' a passenger vehicle with a length of less than 6 meters and a passenger capacity of 9 or fewer is classified as a small passenger vehicle. This means the 9-seater Jinbei minivan falls under the small passenger vehicle category. 2. Regulations: According to the 'Permitted Driving Vehicle Types and Codes' attachment in the 'Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application and Use Regulations,' B2 is the code for large trucks, permitting the driving of heavy and medium-duty trucks; heavy and medium-duty special-purpose vehicles. Other permitted vehicle types include: C1, C2, C3, C4, M. Among these, C1 is for small cars, permitting the driving of small and micro passenger vehicles as well as light and micro trucks; light and micro special-purpose vehicles.
I've been driving trucks for over a decade, and the B2 license is mainly for medium and heavy-duty trucks. The yellow-plate Jinbei falls under the category of medium-sized passenger vehicles, and regulations stipulate that driving vehicles with more than 9 seats requires a B1 or A-class license. If you have a B2 license, you can only drive a blue-plate small Jinbei with no more than 9 seats. I came across an example last time when I was helping a logistics company with vehicle inspection: someone with a B2 license was driving an 11-seat yellow-plate Jinbei and got 12 points deducted. Always remember to check the vehicle registration certificate—if the vehicle type says 'medium-sized passenger vehicle,' a B2 license definitely can't be used. If you really need to drive a yellow-plate vehicle, I suggest upgrading to a B1 license as soon as possible.
Those who drive Jinbei trucks for Huolala know that there's a big difference between blue and yellow license plates on the front of the vehicle. The largest Jinbei model that a B2 license can drive is the 9-seater blue plate version, like the Hiace series. When I helped my cousin choose a car last time, I specifically researched this—yellow plate Jinbei models start at a minimum of 9 seats, but these require a B1 license. Check the manufacturer's label on the front windshield: vehicles over 6 meters in length or with a total weight exceeding 4.5 tons usually require a yellow plate. For extended versions like the Jinbei Grace with yellow plates, those with a B2 license can't even touch the steering wheel. If you want to take on big orders, it's better to get a B1 license—driving schools now offer weekend classes.
