What is a D1 driver's license?

[GideonRose]

There is only a D license, not a D1 license. The D license permits driving ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles and vehicles covered by E and L licenses. The E license includes two-wheeled motorcycles and light motorcycles, while the L license is for three-wheeled agricultural transport vehicles. Below is additional information: 1. Definition of a driver's license: A driver's license (full name: motor vehicle driver's license), also known as a "driving license," is a document issued by government transportation authorities to individuals qualified to drive, typically in the form of a card. To obtain a driver's license, one must meet the minimum age requirement and pass a driving qualification exam. The license usually specifies the types of motor vehicles the holder is permitted to drive, such as motorcycles, passenger cars, trucks, buses, etc. 2. License grades and permitted vehicle types: Driver's licenses are divided into 16 grades: A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, D, E, F, M, N, and P. The permitted vehicle types for motor vehicle drivers are sequentially categorized as: large buses, tractors, city buses, medium buses, large trucks, small cars, small automatic transmission cars, low-speed cargo vehicles, three-wheeled cars, small automatic transmission passenger vehicles for the disabled, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, light motorcycles, wheeled self-propelled machinery, trolleybuses, and trams.

[LeHadley]

I still remember being quite confused when researching before getting my driver's license. It was only later that I learned the D1 license is actually a very practical minibus license. You must be at least 21 years old to take the test, and you must have held a regular car license (C1 or B1) for at least three years to qualify. The test is considerably more difficult than a regular driver's license, requiring mastery of more complex medium-sized bus driving techniques, such as hill starts and emergency obstacle avoidance for vans with more than 9 seats. Once obtained, you can drive vehicles like school buses or company shuttles that carry 10-19 people, but note that you cannot drive large trailers! If you want to drive even larger vehicles, you'll need to upgrade to a D license.

[Wright]

We in the transportation industry all know that the D1 driver's license is the bread-and-butter certificate, specifically for driving medium and small-sized buses. Last time when my friend's company needed to replace the driver for their commuter bus, they specifically asked for someone with a D1 license. The most notable feature of this license is that it allows driving all passenger vehicles with up to 19 seats, such as tourist coaches and community buses. However, the test is particularly strict; even the reversing and parking maneuvers must be completed in a test area twice the size of a regular one. There's also a practical limitation: the vehicle length must not exceed 6 meters. Driving a Jinbei Haise that's over 6 meters long would be considered a violation.

[LeAdriana]

When I was getting my driver's license, my instructor counted on his fingers: C1 allows you to drive cars, B license permits truck driving, while D1 sits between the two. The most practical aspect is that it qualifies you to operate common medium-sized buses, like kindergarten school buses or company shuttles. But what many don't know is that driving with a D1 license requires carrying a freight transport qualification certificate (if applicable), as traffic police will check both documents during inspections. Additionally, D1 license holders face stricter annual medical checkup requirements than regular licenses, a point that demands special attention.