What type of license is EC1?
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EC1 is a Class C driver's license. Below is an introduction to driver's licenses: 1. Overview: A driver's license (full name: Motor Vehicle Driving License), also known as a "driving permit." 2. Specifications: It is a document issued by government transportation departments to individuals who meet the qualifications for driving, usually in the form of a card. 3. Requirements: To obtain a driver's license, one must meet the minimum age requirement and pass a driving test. The driver's license typically specifies the types of motor vehicles the holder is permitted to drive, such as motorcycles, passenger cars, trucks, buses, etc. Individuals aged 60 or above are not allowed to drive large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, large trucks, trolleybuses, or trams.
I remember the EC1 driver's license is a type of Chinese license used for driving low-speed trucks. We used to call it the four-wheel agricultural transport vehicle license, but now it's officially classified as a low-speed truck category. I've been driving agricultural vehicles for over a decade, and back then, getting the EC1 license was mainly for rural transportation, especially useful for hauling grain and fertilizer. This license only allows driving vehicles with a total mass not exceeding 4.5 tons, and the test is simpler than for regular passenger cars—just passing the reversing and hill start in the field test. But do note that it doesn't permit driving regular family cars. Last time my neighbor wanted to borrow my car to go to town, I had to be straightforward—my license wasn't compliant. If you're getting a license now, young people should still prioritize getting a C1 license for more practicality.
