What does C1D driver's license mean?
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C1D license indicates that this driver's license has two permitted vehicle types, C1 and D. The C1 permitted vehicle type is small cars, while the D license permits ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles. C1 driver's license is one of the codes for motor vehicle driver's licenses. The driving scope of a C1 driver's license includes small and micro passenger vehicles, as well as light and micro cargo vehicles; light, small, and micro special operation vehicles; small passenger vehicles with seating capacity of 9 or fewer. C1 driver's license cannot drive: large buses, tractors, city buses, medium buses, large trucks, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, light motorcycles, wheeled self-propelled machinery, trolleybuses, and trams. Additionally, C1 license cannot drive vehicles with more than 9 seats, nor can it drive trucks with a total length exceeding 6 meters.
When I first got my driver's license, I was particularly curious about the meaning of the license types. The term 'C1 license D' made me think it was a combination of the C1 license and the D license. The C1 license is for small passenger vehicles, allowing you to drive cars like family sedans and SUVs, generally weighing no more than 4.5 tons, which is suitable for urban commuting and daily travel. The D license, on the other hand, is for three-wheeled motorcycles, used to operate vehicles like delivery trucks or agricultural vehicles. These two are separate, and you must pass their respective tests to obtain them. To get a C1 license, you need to learn skills like reversing and parking, while the D license focuses more on balance and control. If you mostly drive small cars, a C1 license is sufficient, but if you need to transport goods or navigate rural roads, getting a D license is quite practical. When taking the tests, make sure to prepare thoroughly and not confuse the types, as this could affect driving safety. The classification of driver's licenses is mainly for safety reasons, helping everyone drive suitable vehicle types.
