What types of vehicles can a C1 driver's license drive?
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C1 driver's license allows driving small and mini passenger vehicles, light and mini cargo vehicles; light, small, and mini special-purpose vehicles; small passenger vehicles with seating capacity of 9 or fewer people. C1 driver's license does not permit driving: large buses, tractors, city buses, medium buses, large trucks, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, light motorcycles, wheeled self-propelled machinery, trolleybuses, and trams. Additionally, a C1 license does not allow driving vehicles with more than 9 seats or trucks with a total length exceeding 6 meters. C1 driver's license test includes four subjects: traffic regulations and related knowledge, field driving, road driving, and safe and civilized driving knowledge. Passing standards: Traffic regulations and related knowledge (Subject 1) – Written test, full score of 100, passing score is 90 or above. Field driving (Subject 2) – On-site, actual vehicle. Minimum passing score is 80, below 80 is a fail. Road driving (Subject 3) – Highway or simulated field, actual vehicle. Full score of 100, must achieve 90 or above to pass. Safe and civilized driving knowledge – Written test, questions mainly in the form of cases, pictures, animations, etc., including true/false, single-choice, and multiple-choice questions, totaling 50 questions, full score of 100, passing score is 90.
After obtaining my C1 driver's license two years ago, I found that I can drive quite a variety of vehicles, basically covering most of the small cars for daily commuting. For regular family cars, such as sedans like the Toyota Corolla and Honda Fit, as well as small SUVs with no more than 9 seats, I can drive them all. It's also no problem to drive a minivan for grocery shopping, as long as the total weight including cargo doesn't exceed 4,500 kilograms. For weekend road trips, driving a 5-seater Haval H6 is very comfortable. However, I can't drive big vehicles like buses or trucks—those require a B license. During my driving lessons, I noticed the advantages of a C1 license: it's economical, fuel-efficient, and easy to park. Before hitting the road, I always make it a habit to check tire pressure and lights to ensure safety. If any issues arise, I promptly take the car to a professional shop for handling—no amateur tinkering. Safety first, after all. This license is the most cost-effective choice.
