What type of driver's license is required for a 10-seater Jinbei?
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Jinbei 10-seater is classified as a medium-sized passenger vehicle. According to the regulations on permitted driving vehicle types in the "Rules for Applying for and Using Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," a Jinbei BI driver's license is sufficient for driving it. However, the specific requirement depends on the vehicle type indicated on the motor vehicle's registration certificate. Here is additional information: 1. Requirements for a B1 driver's license: A B1 license allows driving medium-sized passenger vehicles, including urban buses with a capacity of 10 to 19 passengers, vehicles that can be driven with a C-class license, and vehicle types permitted by an M license. The B1 license does not include B2, meaning it does not permit driving trucks. Medium-sized passenger vehicles are those with a length of less than 6 meters and a seating capacity of more than 9 but fewer than 20 people. 2. Ineligibility for application: You cannot apply to add a B1 driving permit if: (1) You have driven a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol; (2) You have been caught driving under the influence of alcohol during the current scoring cycle and the three consecutive scoring cycles before the application; (3) You have been caught driving a motor vehicle at speeds exceeding 50% of the speed limit during the current scoring cycle and the three consecutive scoring cycles before the application, and your driver's license has not been revoked.
I've driven the Jinbei 10-seater minibus several times and have to talk about the license requirements for this type of vehicle. A seating capacity of 10 counts as a medium-sized passenger vehicle. According to Chinese driving license regulations, vehicles with seats ranging from 9 to 19 require a B1 license. If you only have a C1 license, you can't drive this kind of vehicle because C1 is only applicable to small vehicles with fewer than 9 seats. Driving such a large vehicle is more complex and requires additional skills. To obtain a B1 license, you can register at a local driving school to learn some special driving techniques. Always check the seating capacity on the vehicle registration certificate to avoid being misled. Before driving, confirm whether your license matches the vehicle to avoid fines or accidents. Safety first—driving in compliance protects both yourself and the passengers, especially in large vehicles like these that carry many people.
