How many types of driver's licenses are there and what vehicles do they allow you to drive?
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There are 16 types of driver's licenses, and the specific vehicles they allow you to drive are as follows: 1. A1 (Large Passenger Vehicle): Permitted vehicles: Large passenger vehicles. Other permitted vehicle types: A3, B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, M. 2. A2 (Tractor Trailer): Heavy and medium-sized full trailers and semi-trailers. Other permitted vehicle types: B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, M. 3. A3 (City Bus): Permitted vehicles: City buses with a capacity of 10 or more passengers. Other permitted vehicle types: C1, C2, C3, C4. 4. B1 (Medium Passenger Vehicle): Permitted vehicles: Medium passenger vehicles (including city buses with a capacity of 10 to 19 passengers).
I remember when I first got my driver's license, I was most concerned about what vehicles each license type allows you to drive. The C1 is the most common, permitting manual transmission small cars like family sedans, SUVs, or minivans; C2 is the automatic version, applicable to the same vehicle types. The B1 license allows driving medium-sized buses, such as minibuses with more than seven seats; B2 is exclusive to large trucks, suitable for freight drivers. Class A licenses are even more specialized—A1 for large buses like city buses, A2 for semi-trailer trucks, but those require additional training and testing. For beginners, Class C licenses are great to start with. I struggled a bit when learning C1, but mastering gear shifting made driving more flexible. Driving a vehicle beyond your license scope not only risks fines but also accidents, so it's best to consult a driving school before choosing a license type. Oh, and the D license is for motorcycles and electric tricycles—a completely separate system, so don’t confuse them.
