Standard Dimensions of C1 Examination Vehicles?
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C1 examination vehicles are typically Volkswagen Santana models, with body dimensions of 4473*1706*2548mm. C1 driver's license examination passing standards: Traffic regulations and related knowledge (Subject 1) - Written test, scored out of 100, with 90 or above required to pass. Field driving (Subject 2) - On-site, actual vehicle. Minimum passing score is 80, below 80 is failing. Road driving (Subject 3) - Highway or simulated field, actual vehicle. Scored out of 100, must achieve 90 or above to pass. Safe and civilized driving knowledge - Written test, questions mainly in the form of cases, images, animations, etc., including true/false, single-choice, and multiple-choice questions. Total of 50 questions, scored out of 100, with 90 required to pass. Permitted vehicle types for C1 license: C1 driver's license allows driving small and micro passenger vehicles, as well as light and micro cargo vehicles; light, small, and micro special-purpose vehicles; small passenger vehicles with seating capacity of 9 or fewer. C1 driver's license does not permit driving: large buses, tractors, city buses, medium buses, large trucks, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, light motorcycles, wheeled self-propelled machinery, trolleybuses, and trams. Additionally, C1 license holders cannot drive vehicles with more than 9 seats or trucks exceeding 6 meters in total length.
I remember when I was taking my C1 driving test, I used a Volkswagen Jetta, which was about 4.5 meters long, 1.75 meters wide, and 1.5 meters tall—this falls within the standard size range because the test site is designed to be compact, and larger cars would make parallel parking difficult. Generally, C1 test cars are controlled within a length of 4.5 to 5 meters and a width not exceeding 1.8 meters, making them flexible and safe for beginners to handle. Common models like the Santana or Hyundai Verna are around this size, and everyone uses similar cars in the test field for fairness. During practice, I felt the smaller dimensions helped me a lot, making it easier to control the car when turning and avoiding hitting the poles. Looking back now, this standard is really a thoughtful design to help everyone get off to a smooth start.
