What are the contents of the driver's license classification comparison table?
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The driver's license classification comparison table is as follows: 1. Class A driver's license: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and it is applicable to 2-wheel, 3-wheel, and 4-wheel motorcycles. 2. Class A1 driver's license: Applicants must be at least 16 years old and it is applicable to light motorcycles, as well as Class B1 vehicles. 3. Class B driver's license: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and it is applicable to vehicles with fewer than 9 seats and a load capacity of less than 3.5 tons. Those with more than 2 years of driving experience are also allowed to drive motorcycles with an engine displacement of 125cc or less and 15 horsepower or less, as well as 3-wheel and 4-wheel heavy motorcycles. 4. Class B1 driver's license: Applicants must be at least 16 years old and it is applicable to 3-wheel motorcycles and 4-wheel heavy motorcycles with a power output of 15 kilowatts or less and a weight of 550 kilograms or less. 5. Class C driver's license: Applicants must be at least 18 years old and it is applicable to trucks weighing more than 3.5 tons plus trailers weighing less than 750 kilograms. This type of license is valid for 5 years and can be extended after a medical examination. 6. Class D driver's license: Applicants must be at least 21 years old and hold a Class B driver's license. It is applicable to passenger vehicles with more than 8 seats and trailers weighing less than 750 kilograms. 7. Class E driver's license: Divided into EB, EC, and ED, it is applicable to Class B, C, and D vehicles, plus trailers weighing more than 750 kilograms. Applicants must be at least 18 years old for EB and EC, and at least 21 years old for ED. Applicants must already hold a Class B or D driver's license to apply for this type of license.
Before getting my driver's license, I also researched this. The license classification mainly depends on the permitted vehicle types. C1 is the most common, allowing you to drive manual and automatic transmission cars and SUVs, while C2 only permits automatic transmission cars. Class B involves larger vehicles: B1 is for medium-sized buses like vans carrying up to 19 people, and B2 is for large trucks. A1 permits driving large buses, A2 is for tractor heads, and A3 is for city buses. Motorcycles are categorized into D for regular three-wheeled motorcycles, E for two-wheeled motorcycles, and F for light motorcycles. There are also special vehicle types like M for wheeled mechanical vehicles and P for trams. It's recommended for beginners to start with C1. Driving larger vehicles requires upgrading step by step, and motorcycles require a separate test. Don't mix up the classifications on the road—police checks are very strict.
Having worked in a freight company for ten years, I often explain driver's license classifications to newcomers. The core categories are divided into four types: Cars and small vehicles fall under Class C, with C1 covering both manual and automatic transmissions, while C2 is limited to automatic transmissions only. Medium-sized and above buses and trucks require a Class B license, where B1 is for mid-sized buses with 10 to 19 seats, and B2 is for large trucks. Large vehicles under Class A include A1 for large buses, A2 for semi-trailer towing vehicles, and A3 for city buses. Motorcycles have three levels: D, E, and F. C3 allows driving low-speed trucks, and C4 is for three-wheeled vehicles. A key point to note is that the supplementary page of your driver's license specifies the permitted vehicle type codes—choose B2 for driving trucks and A1 if you want to operate passenger transport. It's advisable to familiarize yourself with large vehicles by learning from experienced drivers before driving them.
