What types of vehicles can a B2 license drive?
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A B2 driver's license allows the holder to operate heavy-duty, medium-duty cargo trucks or large, heavy, and medium-sized specialized operation vehicles. Heavy-duty and medium-duty cargo trucks are primarily trucks. The vehicles permitted under a B2 license also include all vehicle types allowed by C1, C2, C3, C4, and M licenses, which include small and micro passenger vehicles, three-wheeled vehicles, wheeled self-propelled machinery, and light, small, and micro steering operation vehicles. With a B2 license, one is permitted to drive blue-plate minibuses with 9 seats or fewer and a vehicle length under 6 meters. Among these, heavy-duty and medium-duty cargo trucks are mainly trucks, such as the large trucks commonly seen on roads carrying construction debris, which fall under the category of heavy-duty trucks. Large, heavy, and medium-sized specialized operation vehicles refer to vehicles equipped with special devices or equipment, such as sprinkler trucks, concrete mixer trucks, fire trucks, etc. Among the heavy and medium-duty cargo trucks permitted under a B2 license, there are no restrictions on tonnage or length, but they must be trucks with the cargo compartment and storage on the same chassis. Some trucks where the cab can detach from the trailer are classified as tractors, commonly known as semi-trucks, and these types of trucks can only be driven with an A2 license.
After obtaining my B2 driver's license, I found that the driving scope is quite broad. I can drive large and medium-sized trucks, such as cargo trucks with body weights ranging from four or five tons to over ten tons. I can also drive small cars, like family SUVs or sedans. What I cannot drive are buses or large passenger vehicles, which require a Class A license. I remember once driving a truck to deliver goods, and I had to be extra careful when turning on mountain roads because large vehicles have bigger blind spots. It's important to develop good driving habits, avoid fatigue driving or speeding, and always prioritize safety. The B2 license also covers some low-speed agricultural vehicles, but don't confuse the vehicle types. Practicing reversing skills is crucial when preparing for the driving test.
