How many seats can a B2 license holder drive in a passenger vehicle?
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b2 can drive blue-plate minibuses with 9 seats or fewer and a vehicle length under 6 meters. The vehicle types permitted under a B2 license include: 1. Heavy and medium-duty trucks, mostly freight trucks such as dump trucks; 2. Large, heavy, and medium-sized special-purpose vehicles, which refer to vehicles equipped with specialized devices or equipment, such as sprinkler trucks, concrete mixer trucks, and fire trucks. In addition to the above vehicle types, the B2 license also covers all vehicle types permitted under C1, C2, C3, C4, and M licenses, including small and micro passenger vehicles (with a seating capacity of 9 or fewer), three-wheeled vehicles, wheeled self-propelled machinery, and light, small, and micro steering operation vehicles.
I've been a veteran bus driver for many years. With a B2 license, you can drive medium-sized buses with no more than 19 seats, like the Jinbei Haise, which commonly has around 15 seats. When I first learned to drive, I specifically practiced with this type of vehicle and found it stable and easy to handle. If the bus has over 20 seats, such as a tourist coach, you'll need to upgrade to an A1 license—B2 won't cut it. When choosing a vehicle, always check the seat count on the nameplate; don't rely on gut feeling to avoid fines for overloading or accident risks. I usually drive a company shuttle with about 15 passengers—it's fuel-efficient and safe. Never fall for those who push you to drive larger vehicles.
