What Kind of Driver's License is Required to Drive a Semi-Trailer?
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Semi-trailers require the driver to hold an A2 driver's license, as semi-trailers are classified as tractor vehicles. Other vehicle types that can be driven with an A2 license include B1 (medium-sized buses), B2 (large trucks), C1 (small cars), C2 (small automatic transmission cars), C3 (low-speed cargo vehicles), C4 (three-wheeled vehicles), and M (wheeled self-propelled machinery). An A2 driver's license cannot be obtained initially; it can only be added through an upgrade. The application requirements stipulate that the applicant must have held a (B1) medium-sized bus or (B2) large truck driving qualification for more than three years, with no record of full demerit points in the two most recent scoring cycles prior to application; or have held an (A1) large bus driving qualification for more than one year, with no record of full demerit points in the most recent scoring cycle prior to application. Applicants for upgrading to an A2 driving qualification will be denied under any of the following circumstances: Being fully or primarily responsible for a traffic accident resulting in fatalities. Driving under the influence of alcohol. Having a record of driving under the influence of alcohol in the current scoring cycle and the three most recent consecutive scoring cycles prior to application. Having a record of driving at speeds exceeding 50% of the speed limit in the current scoring cycle and the three most recent consecutive scoring cycles prior to application.
