What is a B1 driver's license?
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B1 driver's license is for medium-sized buses. Below are the relevant details: 1. Definition: It is defined as a medium-sized passenger vehicle not exceeding 6 meters in length, with a rated passenger capacity of 10 (inclusive) to 19 (inclusive) people. Other permitted vehicle types include C1 (small cars), C2 (small automatic transmission cars), C3 (low-speed trucks), C4 (three-wheeled cars), and M (wheeled self-propelled machinery). 2. Notes: It's important to note that the B1 license does not include B2. If a holder of a B1 license wants to drive large trucks, they can upgrade their license to a B1B2 license (or A1, A2, A1A2, etc.).
I've been driving for decades, so I'm very familiar with the B1 driver's license - it refers to the medium-sized passenger vehicle license. Simply put, with a B1 license, you can drive medium-sized buses with 10 to 19 seats, like common tour coaches or company shuttles, but the seating capacity must not exceed 19. Additionally, it also allows you to drive regular small cars covered by the C1 license, such as family sedans. Personally, I drove medium-sized buses for many years and remember how convenient it was when I used to work in transportation. To obtain this license, you need to undergo specialized training, usually for applicants aged 21 or above with good health and decent vision. When driving these vehicles on the road, you must be careful not to overload - once all seats are occupied, you must stop taking passengers. Compared to the A1 license for large buses, the B1 is more practical for most people, especially if you need to make long-distance trips or transport more passengers.
