What is the difference between C1D and C1E?
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The most obvious difference between C1D and C1E lies in the permitted vehicle types. D license: Permitted vehicle type is ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, and other permitted types include E and F. E license: Permitted vehicle type is ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, and other permitted types include F. Comparatively, C1D allows for more vehicle types. License classification: Motor vehicle driving licenses are divided into 16 categories: A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, D, E, F, M, N, P. License validity period: Article 56 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses": If a motor vehicle driver has not accumulated 12 penalty points in any scoring cycle during the six-year validity period of the motor vehicle driving license, the license shall be renewed with a ten-year validity period; if the driver has not accumulated 12 penalty points in any scoring cycle during the ten-year validity period, the license shall be renewed with a long-term validity.
I just got my C1 driver's license recently and was curious about the difference between C1 and C1E. Simply put, a C1 license allows you to drive small family cars or light trucks, but you can't just tow large trailers—the trailer weight is limited to within 750 kg. C1E, on the other hand, extends the C1 license, permitting you to tow heavier trailers, like driving a small pickup truck with a large camping trailer for travel—no problem at all. During the actual test, C1E requires an additional exam for trailer operation skills, taking a few more days of training than C1. For everyday driving, having a C1E license allows you to handle more scenarios, but car insurance might be a bit higher. Overall, C1 is suitable for city commuting, while C1E is better for camping or small business hauling.
