What license is obtained when downgrading from A1?
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A1 license downgraded becomes a B1 driver's license. The vehicle types permitted by an A1 license include large buses that can carry more than 20 passengers, as well as vehicles with a body length exceeding 6 meters. Other vehicle types permitted by an A1 license are: A3 (city buses), B1 (medium-sized passenger vehicles), 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). There are 16 types of driver's licenses, and the specific vehicle types they permit are as follows: 1. A1 (large passenger vehicles): Permitted vehicles: large passenger-carrying vehicles. Other permitted vehicle types: A3, B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, M. 2. A2 (tractor vehicles): Heavy and medium-sized full trailers and semi-trailer vehicle trains. Other permitted vehicle types: B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, M. 3. A3 (city buses): Permitted vehicles: city buses with a capacity of 10 or more passengers. Other permitted vehicle types: C1, C2, C3, C4. 4. B1 (medium-sized passenger vehicles): Permitted vehicles: medium-sized passenger-carrying vehicles (including city buses with a capacity of 10 to 19 passengers).
When I first got my A1 driver's license, I also researched this issue. Downgrading an A1 license means reducing it to an A2 license, mainly affecting the qualification to drive large buses. If you hold an A1 license but commit serious violations such as drunk driving or accumulate 12 penalty points multiple times, the traffic police will initiate the downgrade process. After the downgrade, you can no longer drive the original large buses and are only permitted to operate tractors or other medium-sized vehicles allowed under an A2 license. This is no small matter—it means adjustments to your employment or driving habits. In reality, the downgrade isn’t just a punishment but also a measure for road safety, as accidents involving large buses can have unimaginable consequences. I advise drivers to always follow traffic rules, regularly check their license status, and avoid such awkward situations—safety should always come first.
Hey, talking about driver's license downgrading, when an A1 license is downgraded one level, it becomes an A2 license. This rule is quite common. Many people don't know why downgrading happens—it's mainly the consequence of accumulated dangerous driving behaviors. After downgrading, you can still drive tractor-trailers but lose the qualification for large passenger vehicles, which is quite a loss. I always drive extra carefully because downgrading isn't just about the change in license—it affects your confidence and the joy of driving. If you do get downgraded, report it to the DMV immediately, and maintaining good driving habits might help avoid further downgrading to A3. In short, remember safety first—don't wait until you lose it to regret it. Learning more about traffic laws can be a big help.
