What are all the permitted vehicle types for a driver's license?
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The permitted vehicle types for a driver's license are as follows: 1. A1 license: Permitted vehicle type: Large passenger vehicle; Permitted vehicles: Large passenger vehicles, A3, B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, M. 2. A2 license: Permitted vehicle type: Tractor; Permitted vehicles: Heavy and medium-sized full trailers, semi-trailer combinations, B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, M. 3. A3 license: Permitted vehicle type: City bus; Permitted vehicles: City buses with a capacity of 10 or more passengers, C1, C2, C3, C4. 4. B1 license: Permitted vehicle type: Medium passenger vehicle; Permitted vehicles: Medium passenger vehicles (including city buses with a capacity of 10 to 19 passengers), C1, C2, C3, C4, M. 5. B2 license: Permitted vehicle type: Large truck; Permitted vehicles: Heavy and medium-sized trucks; large, heavy, and medium-sized special operation vehicles, C1, C2, C3, C4, M.
When I first got my driver's license, I was super excited and immediately started researching what types of vehicles I could drive. I discovered there are many categories of permitted vehicle types: A C1 license allows you to operate both manual and automatic transmission small cars, like sedans and SUVs; a C2 license only permits driving automatic transmission vehicles. Moving up, a B1 license is for medium-sized passenger vehicles, such as minivans; a B2 license is for large trucks. For larger vehicles, an A1 license is required for buses, like city buses, while an A2 license is for tractor-trailers, those with trailers. There are also motorcycle categories: a D license is for three-wheeled motorcycles, an E license for two-wheeled motorcycles, and an F license for lightweight motorcycles. Before taking the driving test, it's best to think carefully about what type of vehicle you want to drive. Choosing a C1 license is more versatile. I recommend beginners start with a C1 license because it allows you to drive more types of vehicles, avoids the hassle of changing licenses later, and is safer for driving.
