What License is Required to Drive a Yellow-Label RV?
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To drive a yellow-label RV, you need a B1 or higher class driver's license. The types of driver's licenses and the corresponding permitted vehicle categories are as follows: 1. A1 (Large Bus): Permitted vehicles: Large passenger vehicles. Other permitted vehicle categories include A3, B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, M. 2. A2 (Tractor): Permitted vehicles: Heavy and medium-sized full trailers and semi-trailers. Other permitted vehicle categories include B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, M. 3. A3 (City Bus): Permitted vehicles: City buses with a capacity of 10 or more passengers. Other permitted vehicle categories include C1, C2, C3, C4, M. 4. B1 (Medium Bus): Permitted vehicles: Medium passenger vehicles (including city buses with a capacity of 10 to 19 passengers). Other permitted vehicle categories include C1, C2, C3, C4, M.
Yellow-plate RVs generally refer to vehicles that exceed 6 meters in length or have a large load capacity. As someone who has driven many such vehicles, a B2 driver's license is required. The C1 license is only suitable for small cars. If you drive a yellow-plate vehicle without the proper license, you may face point deductions, fines, or even license suspension. During regular maintenance, remember to check the vehicle's license plate type. If you switch to a larger vehicle, promptly upgrade your license at a driving school. In practice, driving a large RV is more stable than a small car but slightly harder to control. Beginners should consider practicing with an instructor. For long-distance trips, also pay attention to traffic restrictions to avoid carrying the wrong license on the road for convenience.
