What is the largest truck that a C1 license can drive?
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C1 license holders can drive small passenger vehicles with up to 9 seats (including 9 seats), as well as light and small trucks with a total mass of no more than 4,500kg (including 4,500kg), a vehicle length of no more than 6 meters (including 6 meters), and an approved load capacity of no more than 1,500kg (including 1,500kg). The scope of a C1 license includes small and mini passenger vehicles, light and mini trucks, and light, small, and mini special-purpose vehicles. Small passenger vehicles must have a seating capacity of 9 or fewer people. A C1 license does not permit the holder to drive: large buses, tractor units, city buses, medium-sized buses, large trucks, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, light motorcycles, wheeled self-propelled machinery, trolleybuses, or trams. Additionally, a C1 license does not allow driving vehicles with more than 9 seats or trucks with a total length exceeding 6 meters.
I clearly remember being very excited when I got my C1 driver's license, but I had to be aware of its limitations. The C1 license allows you to drive small cargo vehicles, specifically those with blue license plates, with a total mass not exceeding 4,500 kilograms, and the vehicle length must be within 6 meters. Common examples include Foton light trucks and modified mini-vans for cargo transport. Driving large trucks with yellow license plates would be illegal, requiring an advanced license. I’ve made mistakes during daily deliveries too—once, I overloaded the cargo and almost got fined, but later I learned to carefully check the vehicle manual and weigh the load. Beginners should practice balanced loading before driving to avoid tipping over. It’s essential to develop a habit of regularly checking tires and brakes—safety always comes first.
