What is the C-class for a regular car driver's license?
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Generally, the driver's licenses for regular cars are C1 and C2, which refer to vehicles with a total mass not exceeding 4.5 tons, seating capacity not exceeding 9 people, or a vehicle length under 6 meters. The C1 license is for small cars, while the C2 license is for small automatic transmission cars. A driver's license, also known as a driving permit, is a document issued by the government's transportation department to individuals qualified to drive, usually in the form of a card. To obtain a driver's license, one must meet the minimum age requirement and pass the driving test, which consists of four sections: Section 1 is a written test, Section 2 is a field driving test, Section 3 is a road driving test, and Section 4 is a theoretical test on safe and civilized driving knowledge.
I remember when I was learning to drive, the standard car driver's license was usually C1, which covers both manual and automatic transmission small cars. During the test, the instructor emphasized that this was the most common type because driving manual helps practice skills and is compatible with more vehicle models. Nowadays, most private cars on the road are driven with a C1 license. Occasionally, there are those who take the automatic transmission test called C2, but it's quite rare unless you're certain you'll only drive automatic cars. In the first few days after getting the license, it felt especially exciting—driving around with a C1 was a blast. I often remind my friends to think carefully about their needs before getting a driver's license to avoid the hassle of changing it later if they regret their choice. If driving shared cars or friends' cars feels easier to handle, it shows that C1 is indeed versatile enough.
