What are the categories of driver's licenses?
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Driver's license categories are divided into Class A, B, C, D, E, F, M, N, and P licenses. Class A driver's license: A1 license permitted vehicle types: large passenger vehicles. Permitted vehicles: large passenger-carrying vehicles. A2 license permitted vehicle types: tractor. Permitted vehicles: heavy and medium full trailers, semi-trailer combinations. A3 license permitted vehicle types: city buses. Permitted vehicles: city buses with a capacity of 10 or more passengers. Class B driver's license: B1 license permitted vehicle types: medium passenger vehicles. Permitted vehicles: medium passenger-carrying vehicles (including city buses with a capacity of 10 to 19 passengers). B2 license permitted vehicle types: large trucks. Permitted vehicles: heavy and medium cargo trucks; heavy and medium special-purpose vehicles. Class C driver's license: C1 license permitted vehicle types: small cars. Permitted vehicles: small and mini passenger cars as well as light and mini cargo trucks; light and mini special-purpose vehicles. C2 license permitted vehicle types: small automatic transmission cars. Permitted vehicles: small and mini automatic transmission passenger cars as well as light and mini automatic transmission cargo trucks. C3 license permitted vehicle types: low-speed cargo vehicles. Permitted vehicles: low-speed cargo vehicles. C4 license permitted vehicle types: three-wheeled vehicles. Permitted vehicles: three-wheeled vehicles. C5 license permitted vehicle types: small automatic transmission passenger cars for disabled persons. Permitted vehicles: small and mini automatic transmission passenger cars for disabled persons (only allowed for drivers with right lower limb or both lower limb disabilities).
When I first started learning to drive, I learned that driver's licenses have various categories to distinguish between different vehicles. The C class is the most basic, divided into C1 for manual transmission cars and C2 for automatic transmission cars, suitable for daily commuting family vehicles. If you want to ride a motorcycle, you must obtain a D class license, which tests balance and control. For work-related purposes, the B class allows driving trucks or medium-sized buses, but the test is more challenging, requiring additional training and age restrictions. After I got my C1 license, I found out that the A class is suitable for bus drivers, requiring high experience and health certificates. Beginners usually start with the C class—don't skip levels too quickly to ensure safety matches the vehicle. Choosing the right category makes driving safer, and matching personal needs is the most important thing.
