What kind of driver's license is required to drive a Rolls-Royce?
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To drive a Rolls-Royce, a Class C license is generally required, but it also depends on the specific model of the Rolls-Royce. If the vehicle length exceeds 6 meters, a Class B license is necessary. Additional information: According to regulations, a Class C1 license is sufficient for vehicles with a body length under 6 meters. A yellow-plated Rolls-Royce requires a Class B1 license. The Class B1 license permits driving medium-sized passenger vehicles, defined as those not exceeding 6 meters in length. A Class C1 license allows you to drive a Rolls-Royce, but not the extended version of the Rolls-Royce Phantom, as this model exceeds 6 meters in length and uses a yellow license plate. Models: For driving any Rolls-Royce model, including the long-wheelbase Phantom, Cullinan, Ghost, Wraith, etc., a valid domestic Class C1 or C2 driver's license is sufficient.
Driving a Rolls-Royce actually has the same license requirements as driving a regular sedan—a C1 or C2 license is sufficient. When I drove my friend's Wraith, I used just a regular C2 license, since despite its high price, it still falls under the category of small passenger vehicles with fewer than 9 seats. The key thing to watch is the vehicle length—the standard Phantom is 5.9 meters long, just under the 6-meter limit, but the extended version exceeds it. There was a case where someone drove an extended Rolls to the DMV and ended up needing a B license to legally operate it. Also, using a C2 license for automatic transmission models is more convenient, as all new models now come with automatic transmissions. However, a word of caution: if you've just obtained your license, it's best not to jump straight into driving such large vehicles—their width and unfamiliar sightlines make them prone to scratches.
