What is the difference between B1 and B2?
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The difference between B1 and B2 lies in the types of vehicles they allow you to drive: a B1 driver's license permits driving medium-sized passenger vehicles, while a B2 driver's license permits driving heavy or medium-sized trucks, or large, heavy, and medium-sized specialized operation vehicles. The full name of a driver's license is a motor vehicle driving license, also known simply as a license. It is a document issued by the government transportation department to individuals who qualify to drive, usually in the form of a card. To obtain a driver's license, one must meet the minimum age requirement and pass a driving test. Driver's licenses typically specify the types of motor vehicles the holder is permitted to drive, such as motorcycles, passenger cars, trucks, and buses.
Having driven for so many years, the difference between B1 and B2 driver's licenses is quite obvious. The B1 license is specifically for driving medium-sized passenger vehicles, such as 9-seater business vans, suitable for daily pick-ups or small tourist groups. The B2 license, on the other hand, is for driving large trucks, requiring higher skills to handle heavy-duty vehicles like lorries. When taking the driving test, B1 subjects are relatively simpler, focusing more on road tests, while B2 requires field driving tests with stricter requirements for reversing into parking spaces and hill starts. In daily life, driving passenger vehicles is more comfortable with fewer vibrations and more passengers, whereas driving trucks means enduring more bumps and higher fuel consumption, but there are more job opportunities in freight transport. In terms of safety, improper handling of trucks can easily lead to accidents, so beginners are advised to start with a B1 license.
