How Many Seats Can a Class C License Drive?
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Holders of a C1 driver's license are only permitted to drive vehicles with a weight not exceeding 4.5 tons, seating fewer than 9 people, and a length under 6 meters. Below is an introduction to the vehicle types permitted under a Class C license: 1. C1 Permitted Vehicle Types: Can drive small cars and automatic transmission vehicles. In addition to small cars, C1 license holders can also operate vehicles permitted under C2, C3, and C4 licenses. 2. C2 Permitted Vehicle Types: Only small automatic transmission vehicles are allowed. Manual transmission (MT) small cars cannot be driven. 3. C3 Permitted Vehicle Types: Only low-speed cargo vehicles are permitted. C3 license holders can also drive vehicles permitted under a C4 license. 4. C4 Permitted Vehicle Types: For three-wheeled vehicles.
When I first got my Class C driver's license, friends often asked if I could drive large vehicles. I'd explain that a Class C license actually allows driving vehicles with up to 9 seats including the driver's seat - like my family's 7-seat SUV which I drive perfectly fine. But if the seating exceeds that limit, say 10 seats or more, then it's not allowed and you'd need a Class B license. Otherwise, getting caught by traffic police would mean immediate fines and penalty points. I still remember one time when a friend almost mistakenly drove an 11-seat minivan they borrowed - luckily I reminded them to check the vehicle registration to avoid trouble. Now whenever buying or renting a car, I always check the label to confirm the seating capacity first. Cutting corners isn't worth it - safety comes first and it saves you from fines too.
