What type of vehicles can a Class C license drive?
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According to relevant regulations, a Class C license allows driving passenger cars and minivans with fewer than 9 seats, but does not permit driving trucks. As stipulated in the 'Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses,' the permitted driving scope for a C1 license includes small and micro passenger vehicles, as well as light and micro cargo vehicles; light, small, and micro special-purpose vehicles; and small passenger vehicles with a seating capacity of 9 or fewer. Based on these standards, a C1 license holder cannot operate vehicles with more than 9 seats. Relevant information about driving licenses is as follows: 1. Introduction: The Motor Vehicle Driving License of the People's Republic of China, commonly referred to as a 'driver's license,' is a mandatory certification required by law for motor vehicle drivers in China. 2. Examination Content: The test subjects include traffic regulations and related knowledge, field driving, and road driving (including safe and civilized driving).
Yesterday, I accompanied my friend to the vehicle inspection office, where the staff clearly stated that a C1 driver's license only allows driving vehicles with a maximum of 9 seats, including the driver. This is because the C1 license is restricted to small vehicles with a length not exceeding 6 meters and a total weight under 4.5 tons. Common models like 7-seat MPVs and 9-seat commercial vehicles are fine, but vehicles exceeding this seat capacity, such as Jinbei minivans or medium-sized buses, require a B license. The 8-seat GL8 my friend rented passed inspection smoothly, but I reminded him to be careful not to be misled by modified 11-seat models, as illegal driving can result in a 12-point penalty.
