What are the differences between Class A, B, and C driver's licenses?
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A driver's license, also known as a "driving license," is an official document required by law for individuals to operate motor vehicles. The primary differences between Class A, B, and C driver's licenses lie in the types of vehicles they permit the holder to drive. The specific classifications are as follows: 1. Class A: (1) A1 - Large passenger vehicles: Permitted vehicles include large passenger buses. Permitted vehicle types: A3, B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, M; (2) A2 - Tractor trailers: Permitted vehicles include heavy and medium-duty full trailers and semi-trailers. Permitted vehicle types: B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, M; (3) A3 - City buses: Permitted vehicles include city buses with a capacity of 10 or more passengers. Permitted vehicle types: C1, C2, C3, C4. 2. Class B: (1) B1 - Medium passenger vehicles: Permitted vehicles include medium passenger buses (including city buses with a capacity of 10 to 19 passengers). Permitted vehicle types: C1, C2, C3, C4, M; (2) B2 - Large trucks: Permitted vehicles include heavy and medium-duty trucks, as well as heavy and medium-duty specialized operation vehicles. Permitted vehicle types: C1, C2, C3, C4, M. 3. Class C: (1) C1 - Small cars: Permitted vehicles include small and mini passenger cars, as well as light and mini trucks; light and mini specialized operation vehicles. Permitted vehicle types: C2, C3, C4; (2) C2 - Small automatic transmission cars: Permitted vehicles include small and mini automatic transmission passenger cars and light and mini automatic transmission trucks; (3) C3 - Low-speed trucks: Permitted vehicle types: C4; (4) C4 - Three-wheeled vehicles; (5) C5 - Small automatic transmission passenger cars for disabled individuals: Permitted vehicles include small and mini automatic transmission passenger cars specifically for disabled individuals (only allowed for individuals with right lower limb or both lower limb disabilities).