What is the difference between a Class B and Class C driver's license?
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There are differences between obtaining a Class B driver's license and a Class C driver's license in terms of examination subjects and requirements. The specific differences are as follows: 1. Different vision requirements when applying: For Class B driver's license applications, the naked or corrected vision of both eyes must reach 5.0 or above on the logarithmic visual acuity chart. For Class C driver's license applications, the naked or corrected vision of both eyes must reach 4.9 or above on the logarithmic visual acuity chart. 2. Different application requirements: Applicants are not allowed to apply for a Class B driver's license if they have been involved in a fatal traffic accident with equal or greater responsibility, have driven under the influence of alcohol, or have had their driver's license revoked or canceled within the past ten years. However, a Class C driver's license can be applied for as long as the applicant is not permanently banned from driving. 3. Different examination contents: The Class B driver's license examination includes subject two tests such as pole test, hill start, parallel parking, single-plank bridge, curve driving, right-angle turn, narrow gate passage, continuous obstacle passage, bumpy road driving, narrow road U-turn, and simulations of highway driving, continuous sharp mountain roads, tunnels, rain (fog) conditions, slippery roads, and emergency handling. The Class C driver's license subject two examination includes reverse parking, hill start, parallel parking, curve driving, and right-angle turn.
I struggled with this when getting my driver's license before. A Class B license allows driving medium-sized buses and large trucks, like those 10+ seat vans or heavy cargo trucks. Class C is mainly for small vehicles - C1 covers manual transmission sedans/SUVs for personal use, while C2 is restricted to automatic transmission. The biggest difference lies in test difficulty: Class B's Subject 2 has 16 test items, with reversing and garage parking being much harder than Class C, plus an additional night driving test. For daily use, Class B requires annual medical checkups to submit health certificates, whereas Class C only needs renewal every 6 years. If you don't plan to drive large vehicles, Class C offers better cost performance.
