How Many Types of Vehicles Can a Class C License Drive?
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According to relevant regulations, a Class C license allows driving small cars and vans with fewer than 9 seats, but does not permit driving trucks. The Class C license is further divided into C1, C2, C3, and C4 licenses. Here are the specific details: 1. The C1 license for small cars allows driving manual or automatic transmission small and micro passenger vehicles with 9 seats or fewer, as well as light and micro trucks, light, small, and micro special-purpose vehicles, and small automatic transmission cars. 2. The C2 license allows driving small and micro automatic transmission passenger vehicles and light and micro automatic transmission trucks. 3. The C3 license permits driving low-speed trucks (originally four-wheel agricultural transport vehicles). 4. The C4 license allows driving three-wheeled vehicles (originally three-wheel agricultural transport vehicles).
I've been driving for several years. After obtaining my C1 driver's license, I found that it mainly allows me to drive three types of vehicles: the first category includes passenger cars like sedans and SUVs, the second category includes light trucks such as pickups or minivans, and the third category includes low-speed agricultural vehicles and three-wheelers. Actually, the C1 license is the most commonly used, but it doesn’t permit driving large buses or trucks unless you upgrade to a B-class license, otherwise, you’ll face fines and demerit points. It’s sufficient for daily commuting, but if you plan on long-distance travel or hauling goods, you need to pay attention to the vehicle’s size and load capacity—exceeding limits can easily lead to accidents. I recommend that beginners review the permitted vehicle types list at the driving school to avoid the embarrassment of being pulled over. In short, driving the right vehicle ensures safety—don’t cut corners and drive recklessly. Life is only once, so safety always comes first.
