What is the score range for B1?
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B1 ranges from 90 to 94 points. Here is relevant information about B1: 1. Definition: The B1 driver's license permits driving medium-sized buses, defined as vehicles not exceeding 6 meters in length with a rated passenger capacity of 10 (inclusive) to 19 (inclusive) people. 2. Application Requirements: Height must be at least 150 cm, uncorrected or corrected visual acuity must reach 5.0 or above on the logarithmic visual acuity chart, no red-green color blindness, ability to distinguish sound source direction with each ear 50 cm from a tuning fork, both thumbs intact, at least three fingers intact on each hand, and normal limb and finger motor function.
I'm an experienced driver of medium-sized buses, having driven B1 vehicles for several years. These vehicles can carry 10 to 19 passengers and must not exceed 6 meters in length. As for demerit points, the driver's license has a full score of 12 points. Common traffic violations result in deductions ranging from 1 to 12 points. For example, using a phone while driving deducts 3 points, speeding over 20% deducts 6 points, and drunk driving results in an immediate loss of all 12 points, requiring mandatory classes and exams. I usually drive carefully, but I've occasionally been deducted 3 points for speeding. A friend of mine once got 6 points deducted for fatigued driving, which was quite serious. Driving a B1 vehicle carries greater responsibility than smaller cars, and losing all 12 points means suspension of driving privileges, affecting income. So, I always remind myself to drive slowly and avoid cutting in. Points are there to ensure safety, and keeping all 12 points gives peace of mind. I always check my demerit record during annual inspections.
I've been teaching at the driving school for over a decade, specializing in B1 license trainees. They often ask me about the exam score ranges. The B1 exam consists of the theoretical test (Subject 1) and practical tests (Subjects 2 & 3). The theoretical test has a perfect score of 100, with 90 needed to pass. For the practical tests, maneuvers like reverse parking in Subject 2 require 80 to pass, while the road test in Subject 3 needs 90. Failing means retaking the exam and wasting more time. Among my students, theoretical scores usually fluctuate between 85 and 95 – the key is doing more practice questions and staying calm. Practical tests are more prone to exceeding deductions, like crossing lines or sudden braking costing 10-15 points, resulting in a low overall pass rate. I always nag them to practice more and focus on skills rather than just scores, since driving ultimately involves responsibility for passengers' safety.
Having worked in an auxiliary role at the transportation department, I'm well-versed in the demerit point rules for a B1 driver's license: the full score is 12 points, with violations deducting between 1 to 12 points depending on the severity. For example, running a red light deducts 6 points, using a phone while driving deducts 3 points, and drunk driving results in an immediate full deduction of 12 points. The point range is simply 0 to 12, but in practice, deductions start from 1 point, with common violations typically ranging from 3 to 6 points. Once the accumulated points reach 12, the driver must undergo a 7-day training and retake the first subject of the driving test. I've also assisted people in checking their demerit records, where speeding violations deducting 5 points are quite common. It's advisable to install a navigation system that alerts about speed limits. The key is not to let the points drop too low, as it could affect the license renewal. Checking the record every six months ensures safety.
