What kind of driver's license is required to drive a truck?
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To drive an ordinary truck, a B2 driver's license is required. Overview of the B2 driver's license: The B2 license allows the holder to operate heavy-duty, medium-duty trucks or large, heavy, and medium-sized specialized operation vehicles. Heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks mainly refer to cargo trucks, such as the large dump trucks commonly seen on roads, which fall under the category of heavy-duty trucks. Large, heavy, and medium-sized specialized operation vehicles refer to vehicles equipped with special devices or equipment, such as water tankers, concrete mixer trucks, fire engines, etc. Additional notes: The B2 license also permits driving other vehicle types including C1 (small cars), C2 (small automatic transmission cars), C3 (low-speed trucks), C4 (three-wheeled cars), and M (wheeled self-propelled machinery), which is the same as the B1 license.
I've been driving trucks for over a decade, starting with light trucks that required a C1 driver's license. Later, when I switched to medium-sized trucks like freight trucks and tankers, I had to upgrade to a B2 license. Heavy trucks are more complex, especially semi-trailers, which demand an A2 license. To obtain these licenses, you need to attend driving school training, passing both written and road tests with a strong emphasis on safety operations. I still remember how challenging it was when I first drove a heavy truck—backing into a parking spot took me over a hundred attempts to master. The key is to ensure your documents are legal; otherwise, fines are the least of your worries—getting into an accident would be far worse. For young people looking to enter this field, I recommend starting with light trucks to gain experience before upgrading. Different types of trucks require different licenses, so don’t mix them up. Always check if your license matches the vehicle’s weight class before driving. Safety first—that’s the advice from a seasoned driver.
