What is a B2 Driver's License?

[FinnAnn]

B2 driver's license allows driving heavy-duty trucks and medium-duty trucks. Heavy-duty trucks refer to trucks with a vehicle length of 6 meters or more and a total mass of 12,000 kg or more. Medium-duty trucks refer to trucks with a vehicle length of 6 meters or more and a total mass of 4,500 kg or more but less than 12,000 kg. In other words, it allows driving all types of trucks except for tractor trucks. B2 driver's license examination subjects: Subject 1 examination content includes: road traffic rules, traffic signals, handling of traffic safety violations and accidents, regulations on the application and use of motor vehicle driver's licenses, motor vehicle registration, and other road traffic safety laws, regulations, and rules. Subject 2 examination content includes: large truck examination (pole test, hill start, parallel parking, single-plank bridge, curve driving, right-angle turn, narrow gate, continuous obstacles, bumpy road, narrow road U-turn), and simulated scenarios such as highways, continuous sharp mountain roads, tunnels, rainy (foggy) days, slippery roads, and emergency situations. Subject 3 road driving skills examination content includes: large truck examination (preparation, starting, straight driving, gear shifting, lane changing, roadside parking, straight through intersections, left turns, right turns, pedestrian crossings, school zones, bus stops, meeting vehicles, overtaking, U-turns, night driving). The examination distance for large trucks should be no less than 10 kilometers, including no less than 5 kilometers during the day and no less than 3 kilometers at night. For large trucks, provincial traffic management departments may add complex road driving tests such as mountainous areas, tunnels, and steep slopes. Subject 4 safe and civilized driving knowledge examination content includes: safe driving operation requirements, safe driving knowledge under adverse weather and complex road conditions, emergency handling methods such as tire blowouts, and post-accident handling knowledge. Other driver's license types are as follows: A1 driver's license allows driving large passenger vehicles. A2 driver's license allows driving tractor trucks, heavy-duty, and medium-duty full trailers and semi-trailers. A3 driver's license allows driving city buses with a capacity of 10 or more passengers. B1 driver's license allows driving heavy-duty passenger vehicles. C2 driver's license allows driving small and micro automatic passenger vehicles. C3 driver's license allows driving low-speed trucks (originally four-wheel agricultural transport vehicles). C4 driver's license allows driving three-wheeled vehicles (originally three-wheel agricultural transport vehicles). D-type driver's license allows driving three-wheeled motorcycles with an engine displacement of more than 50ml. E-type driver's license allows driving two-wheeled motorcycles with an engine displacement of more than 50ml. F-type driver's license allows driving motorcycles with an engine displacement of 50ml or less. M-type driver's license allows driving wheeled self-propelled machinery vehicles. N-type driver's license allows driving trolleybuses. P-type driver's license allows driving trams.

[MariaMarie]

I've held a B2 driver's license for many years, mainly used for driving heavy trucks for deliveries. The B2 license is for large trucks and can be applied for at the age of 18, but it only permits driving large and medium-sized cargo vehicles, such as heavy trucks and container trucks—it doesn't cover passenger cars unless you have an additional license like C1. I remember the learning process was quite challenging, with exams covering theoretical knowledge (Subject 1), field tests like reverse parking and hill starts (Subject 2), and road tests (Subject 3). The toughest parts were the pole test and night driving due to the complexity of handling large vehicles. After obtaining the license, I worked in freight transport, which provided stable income but required attention to safety and fatigue driving, along with regular medical check-ups to ensure physical fitness. Overall, the B2 is an entry-level truck license—practical but with a steep learning curve. Beginners are advised to find a reliable driving school for practice.