What kind of driver's license is required for a concrete mixer truck?
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To operate a concrete mixer truck, a B2 license is required, along with a general cargo transport qualification certificate. The permitted vehicle types and corresponding license codes are as follows: 1. Large bus A1 license allows driving large passenger vehicles and A3, B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, M; 2. Tractor A2 license allows driving heavy and medium-sized full trailers, semi-trailer combinations and B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, M; 3. City bus A3 license allows driving city buses with a capacity of 10 or more passengers and C1, C2, C3, C4; 4. Medium bus B1 license allows driving medium-sized passenger vehicles (including city buses with a capacity of 10 to 19 passengers) and C1, C2, C3, C4, M; 5. Large truck B2 license allows driving heavy and medium-sized trucks; large, heavy, and medium-sized special-purpose vehicles and C1, C2, C3, C4, M; 6. Small car C1 license allows driving manual or automatic transmission vehicles with 9 or fewer seats, including small and mini passenger vehicles, light and mini cargo vehicles, light, small, and mini special-purpose vehicles, small automatic transmission cars C2, low-speed cargo vehicles C3, and three-wheeled vehicles C4; 7. Small automatic transmission car C2 license allows driving small and mini automatic transmission passenger vehicles and light and mini automatic transmission cargo vehicles.
When I first considered driving a concrete mixer truck, I specifically asked my driving school instructor. He said a B2 driver's license is mandatory. A C-class license only allows you to drive small cars or light trucks, while mixer trucks are too large and heavy, classified as medium-sized special operation vehicles. Operating them requires specialized skills and a strong sense of responsibility. I remember when I was getting my B2 license, I had to undergo a medical examination to confirm physical fitness, and learn large vehicle operations including safety points for reversing and turning to avoid accidents on construction sites or roads. If you drive without the proper license and get caught by traffic police, you'll face heavy fines and it could affect insurance claims. Honestly, driving these trucks can be quite fun, but don't cut corners by using a C-class license - getting a B2 is safer and more reassuring. Remember everyone, don't take risky shortcuts.
