How Many Seats Can a Class B License Drive?

[DelHarley]

With a Class B license, you can drive passenger vehicles with fewer than 9 seats and a length not exceeding 6 meters. Here are the details about Class B licenses: 1. Medium-sized buses: Code B1, allows driving city buses with a maximum of 19 seats. The permitted vehicles include medium-sized passenger vehicles, specifically city buses carrying 10 to 19 passengers (including 19). Other permitted vehicle types include C1, C2, C3, C4, and M. 2. Large trucks: Code B2, allows driving small and micro passenger vehicles with up to 9 passengers (including 9), as well as light, micro, and small special-purpose vehicles. The permitted vehicles include heavy and medium-sized trucks; large, heavy, and medium-sized special-purpose vehicles.

[CorbinDella]

I've been driving for over 20 years and am quite familiar with driver's licenses. The Class B license is actually divided into two types: B1 and B2. B1 is for driving medium-sized passenger vehicles, typically with 10 to 19 seats, such as small buses or company commuter vehicles. B2, on the other hand, is for driving large trucks, focusing on weight rather than the number of seats. The Class C1 license is for driving small cars with up to 9 seats, including the driver. This classification isn't arbitrarily based on vehicle size—vehicles with more than 9 seats are more complex to operate, harder to drive, and more prone to accidents. The strict regulations are for safety, and driving the wrong type of vehicle can result in fines and points deducted. I recommend everyone regularly check their license's permitted vehicle types and avoid driving vehicles with excess seats.

[Mallory]

I have a Class B driver's license and often drive an 11-seater minibus for outings. A Class C license only allows driving vehicles with 9 seats or fewer, making family MPVs a suitable choice. Driving 10 to 19-seater vehicles permitted by a Class B license requires more skills, demanding greater attention and steadiness, especially when turning. Once, I borrowed a friend's 9-seater car and found minor mistakes easy to control, but driving a 12-seater van felt entirely different, with the larger body affecting braking distance. It's essential to drive according to your license type in daily life to avoid fines during checks. From experience, more seats mean a heavier vehicle, and Class B training teaches special techniques for handling them.

[Khloe]

As a safety-first advocate, I must emphasize the high risks of driving vehicles with incorrect seating capacities. A Class B license permits driving medium-sized buses with 10 to 19 seats, while a Class C license has an upper limit of 9 seats. Exceeding these limits significantly increases accident risks and makes vehicles harder to control. These regulations exist to protect both drivers and passengers - violations incur 3 demerit points and a 200 RMB fine. I strongly recommend verifying that your driver's license type matches your vehicle's seating capacity. Safe driving isn't just a slogan - it's life protection.