How Many Types of Driver's Licenses Are There?
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There are 15 types of driver's licenses. Introduction to Driver's License: A driver's license, officially known as a motor vehicle driving license and also referred to as a 'driving permit,' is a legal document required for individuals to operate motor vehicles. Driving a motor vehicle requires certain technical skills, and those lacking these skills may cause traffic accidents if they drive without proper authorization. Generally, individuals cannot drive on public roads without a license. However, for those who possess safe driving skills, the document that permits them to drive vehicles on roads is the 'driver's license.' This indicates that a driver's license is a 'certificate of permission.' Requirements for Applying for a Driver's License: To apply for a small motor vehicle driver's license, applicants must be at least 18 years old but under 70 years old, with a height of at least 150 centimeters. They must have uncorrected or corrected visual acuity of at least 4.9 in both eyes and no red-green color blindness. They should be able to distinguish the direction of sound sources with each ear at a distance of 50 centimeters from a tuning fork, or meet the above conditions with the use of hearing aids if they have hearing impairments.
I've been driving for over twenty years and have seen many types of driver's licenses, which are mainly divided into several categories. The most common is the C1 license, for manual transmission cars, like my family sedan; the C2 license is for automatic transmission, easier for beginners to learn; the B1 license is for medium-sized buses, such as company shuttles; the B2 license is for large trucks, used for freight transport; in the A category, A1 is for large buses, similar to city buses; A2 is for tractor-trailers, driving semi-trailers; there are also motorcycle licenses, divided into D (two-wheeled) and E (three-wheeled). A learner's permit is temporary and only for practice—you can't pass the test with it. When taking the test, you must choose the right category, as age restrictions vary—C class starts at 18, B class is higher; driving the wrong vehicle type can result in fines, so it's best to choose the appropriate type to avoid trouble. I got my C1 when I was young, and now I'm helping my child pick C2.
