What are the differences between C1, C2, and C3 driver's licenses?
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The following is a detailed introduction to the differences between C1, C2, and C3 driver's licenses: 1. The vehicles used during the test for C1, C2, and C3 are manual transmission cars, automatic transmission cars, and low-speed trucks respectively. 2. The vehicle types permitted for C1, C2, and C3 are manual transmission, automatic transmission micro special operation vehicles, small and micro automatic transmission passenger cars, as well as light and micro automatic transmission cargo vehicles and low-speed trucks. The following is additional information about the C-class driver's license: 1. The C-class driver's license is divided into: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5. C1 is for small cars, C2 is for small automatic transmission cars, C3 is for low-speed trucks, C4 is for three-wheeled cars, and C5 is for small automatic transmission passenger cars specially designed for disabled people. 2. When taking the driver's license test, the type of license to be tested depends on your choice, as long as your physical conditions meet the requirements.
C1, C2, and C3 are categories of Chinese driver's licenses, but they serve very different purposes. The C1 license is for manual transmission small vehicles, allowing the holder to drive both manual and automatic passenger cars and light trucks with a total weight not exceeding 4.5 tons, such as common family sedans and minivans. The C2 license is restricted to automatic transmission small vehicles, with simpler tests that don’t involve clutch operation, making it ideal for urban commuting. The C3 license is specifically for low-speed trucks, like agricultural vehicles or tractors, with speed limits in a lower range, and is not intended for everyday vehicles. When choosing, the C1 offers the broadest coverage, enabling you to drive a variety of vehicles once obtained; the C2 is more convenient and quicker to obtain; while the C3 is mainly for rural or specific work scenarios. I think many people overlook the applicable scope of the C3—it’s not suitable for daily driving and carries higher safety risks.
