What is the maximum length of a B2 heavy-duty truck?
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B2 driver's license is for large trucks with a maximum length of 9.6 meters. Trucks can be classified by load capacity and length: 1. Mini: Total weight ≤1.8 tons, length ≤3.5 meters; 2. Light: 1.8 tons < total weight ≤6 tons, length <6 meters; 3. Medium: 6 tons < total weight ≤14 tons, length <6 meters; 4. Heavy: Total weight ≥14 tons, length >6 meters. Here is relevant information about B2 driver's license: 1. Permitted vehicle types: B2 license allows driving heavy and medium-duty trucks or large, heavy, and medium-sized specialized operation vehicles. Heavy and medium-duty trucks are mainly trucks, such as the large trucks commonly seen on the road carrying construction waste, which belong to heavy-duty trucks. Large, heavy, and medium-sized specialized operation vehicles refer to vehicles equipped with special devices or equipment, such as water sprinklers, concrete mixers, fire trucks, etc. 2. Application requirements: (1) Age between 21 and 50; (2) Height ≥150 cm; (3) Naked or corrected vision of both eyes must reach 5.0 or above on the logarithmic visual acuity chart; (4) No red-green color blindness; (5) Able to distinguish the direction of sound source with each ear 50 cm away from the tuning fork; (6) Both thumbs must be intact, and each hand must have at least three other fingers intact, with normal limb and finger movement functions; (7) Both lower limbs must be intact with normal movement functions, and the length difference must not exceed 5 cm; (8) No movement dysfunction in the trunk or neck.
Having worked in the trucking industry for twenty years, I've gone from a novice to a seasoned veteran. The maximum length for a B2 heavy-duty truck is typically 16.5 meters, as set by national standards, primarily for safety reasons. Long trucks can twist like a giant python when turning, and a slight misstep can lead to loss of control—I've witnessed several accidents. I've driven those extra-long container trucks, and they're particularly tricky to handle. I advise against exceeding limits for convenience; stick to standard lengths, maintain proper following distance to avoid rear-end collisions. Regularly check your lights and brakes, especially when driving at night—better safe than sorry. In transportation, rules matter; safety comes first. Don’t assume longer means more cargo—fines and accident losses cost far more.
