Is a truck driver's license B1 or B2?

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PaulAnn
07/29/25 5:58am
B1 is a type of passenger vehicle license, while B2 is a truck license. Here are more related details: 1. Different permitted vehicle types: 1. The permitted vehicle types for a B1 license are medium-sized passenger vehicles, defined as those not exceeding 6 meters in length, with a rated passenger capacity of 10 (inclusive) to 19 (inclusive) people. The permitted vehicle types include C1 (small cars), C2 (small automatic transmission cars), C3 (low-speed trucks), C4 (three-wheeled cars), and M (wheeled self-propelled machinery). It should be noted that B2 is not included in the permitted vehicle types for a B1 license. If a driver with a B1 license wants to drive large trucks, they can upgrade their license to a B1B2 license (or A1, A2, A1A2, etc.). 2. The permitted vehicle types for a B2 license are heavy, medium-sized trucks or large, heavy, medium-sized specialized operation vehicles. Heavy and medium-sized trucks are mostly trucks, such as the large trucks commonly seen on the road carrying construction waste, which belong to heavy trucks. Large, heavy, medium-sized specialized operation vehicles refer to vehicles equipped with special equipment or tools, such as sprinklers, concrete mixer trucks, fire trucks, etc. 2. Different application requirements: 1. The age requirement for applying for a B1 license is 21-50 years old. A B1 license cannot be applied for directly; it requires at least 3 years of driving experience and no record of 12 penalty points in three consecutive scoring cycles. 2. The age requirement for applying for a B2 license is 20-50 years old, and a B2 license can be applied for directly.
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LeRiley
08/12/25 9:28am
I've seen many novice drivers confuse Class B and Class C driver's licenses. Honestly, when it comes to driving, experience tells me that a truck driver's license is B2. B1 is for medium-sized buses, those passenger vehicles with more seats, while B2 is specifically designed for large trucks, such as heavy-duty cargo trucks that often weigh over 4.5 tons. When I took the B2 test, I had to pass a medical exam, a theory test, and a road test. These tests were quite detailed, covering skills like braking control and reversing techniques. In daily driving, a B2 license provides peace of mind as it can handle various road conditions. I advise young drivers not to cut corners—practice diligently to improve their skills. If you drive a truck with only a B1 license, you might face fines and insurance issues. Safe driving is more important than anything else, so never mix up the license types.
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