What does a C1 or higher driver's license refer to?
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C1 driver's license allows driving vehicles including (all models of C2, C3, C4) small and micro passenger vehicles, light and micro cargo vehicles, light, small, and micro special operation vehicles, etc. Here is additional information: 1. The C1 driver's license evolved from the C driver's license: In 2004, according to the "Road Traffic Safety Law" and its supporting policies, the old version of the C license (C driver's license) held by drivers was automatically converted to a B1 license in the vehicle management office's driver's license database. If unwilling to convert, one must apply to the vehicle management office to downgrade to the new C1 license. 2. The examination subjects include traffic regulations and related knowledge, field driving, road driving, and safe and civilized driving common sense. During the examination, if one subject is failed, the following subjects will not proceed. Subjects two and three can be taken once with one retake opportunity. If the retake is still failed, the examination will be terminated.
I have taken these types of driver's licenses. C1 and above mainly refer to licenses that allow driving larger and more complex vehicles. Common ones include the C2 automatic transmission car license, but it is actually at the same level as C1. The truly higher-level licenses are the B-class licenses. For example, B1 allows driving medium-sized buses with fewer than 19 seats, which is required for school buses and minibuses; B2 is specifically for driving large trucks, like dump trucks at construction sites. Going further up, there are A-class licenses: A1 allows driving large buses, essential for long-distance passenger drivers; A2 is for driving semi-trailer tractors, commonly used in logistics; A3 is specialized for urban buses. The age requirements for obtaining these licenses are higher. For example, B2 requires being at least 20 years old, and A1 requires being 26 years or older.
