What are the types of driver's licenses?
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Driver's licenses are divided into 15 levels: A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, D, E, F, M, N, and P. Based on the driving difficulty and safety requirements of different vehicle types, the Ministry of Public Security has further classified the three types of permitted driving vehicles currently endorsed on driver's licenses—namely, Class A, Class B, and Class C—into seven subcategories. Below is relevant information about driver's licenses: Introduction: The full name of a driver's license is a motor vehicle driving license, also known as a "driver's license," which is a certificate required by law for individuals to drive motor vehicles. Validity Period: If a motor vehicle driver does not accumulate 12 penalty points in any scoring cycle during the six-year validity period of their driver's license, they will be issued a new driver's license with a ten-year validity period. If the driver does not accumulate 12 penalty points in any scoring cycle during the ten-year validity period, they will be issued a long-term valid driver's license.
To be honest, after driving for so many years, I've learned that driver's license categories are quite detailed. For example, there are C1 (manual transmission) and C2 (automatic transmission) licenses for small cars, which are relatively easier to obtain. For driving large trucks, a B2 license is required, which involves more rigorous field operation tests. Then there's the A1 license for large buses, which demands extensive experience due to the high risk of accidents. When I was younger, upgrading from a C to a B license was quite challenging, especially learning how to reverse and make sharp turns. Additionally, motorcycles have D and E categories—D for three-wheelers and E for two-wheelers. Internationally, the B category is for ordinary vehicles. Never use the wrong license carelessly; I've seen serious problems arise from that. Before taking the test, think carefully about what vehicle you want to drive, or you'll just be wasting your effort.
