What type of driver's license does an A2 downgrade to after deducting 12 points?
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According to previous regulations, a driver's license would be downgraded if 12 points were deducted. However, with the implementation of the new regulations on April 1, 2022, holders of an A2 driver's license who accumulate 12 points in a single scoring cycle will no longer face downgrading. Instead, they need to participate in the study and examination of Subject 1 to clear the violation points and reclaim their license. The A2 driver's license permits the operation of tractor-trailers, which can tow heavy-duty and medium-duty full trailers or semi-trailers. Here, I should explain what a trailer is. Trailers are divided into two types: full trailers and semi-trailers. A full trailer bears its total weight entirely, while a semi-trailer shares part of its total weight with the towing vehicle. Only drivers with an A2 license can operate such tractor-trailers; even those with an A1 license are not permitted to drive them. To downgrade an A2 driver's license, the holder must visit the local vehicle management office with their ID card and driver's license. The downgrade will convert the A2 license to either a B1 or B2 license. The A2 license corresponds to tractor-trailers, the B1 license to medium-sized buses, and the B2 license to large trucks. The A2 driver's license also allows the operation of other vehicle types, including: B1 (medium-sized buses), B2 (large trucks), C1 (small cars), C2 (small automatic transmission cars), C3 (low-speed trucks), C4 (three-wheeled cars), and M (wheeled self-propelled machinery). Article 68 of the new traffic regulations states: If a driver holding a license for large buses, tractor-trailers, city buses, medium-sized buses, or large trucks falls under any of the following circumstances, the vehicle management office shall revoke their highest permitted driving qualification and notify the driver to complete the downgrade and license replacement within 30 days: 1. Being involved in a traffic accident resulting in death and bearing equal or greater responsibility, without constituting a crime. 2. Accumulating 12 points in a single scoring cycle. 3. Failing to undergo inspection for three consecutive scoring cycles. The full name of a driver's license is a motor vehicle driver's license, also known as a "driving license," which is a legally required permit for motor vehicle drivers. Driving a motor vehicle requires certain skills. Without these skills, driving recklessly may lead to traffic accidents. Generally, individuals without a license cannot drive on roads. However, for those who have mastered safe driving techniques, the document allowing them to drive is the "driver's license," which serves as a "permit." The authorization to drive is granted through the issuance of a driver's license. This indicates that obtaining a driver's license is a formal process that must be conducted by a specialized authority. Internationally, a driver's license is defined as: "A document issued by the competent authority permitting the holder to drive a motor vehicle." In China, a driver's license is defined as: A motor vehicle driver's license is a legal credential issued by the management authority after a person has studied and mastered traffic regulations and driving skills, passed the relevant examinations, and is permitted to drive a certain type of motor vehicle.
