What types of vehicles can a C1 license drive?
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C1 license holders can drive light, small, and mini passenger or cargo vehicles. Light vehicles refer to passenger vehicles with a length greater than 3.5 meters but less than 7 meters. Light buses are those with no more than 9 seats. Small vehicles generally refer to A0-class vehicles within the A-type category, with a wheelbase typically between 2.2 to 2.3 meters (some models may fall outside this range) and an engine displacement of 1 to 1.3 liters. Mini passenger vehicles generally refer to small passenger-carrying vehicles, specifically small buses with a capacity of 2 to 9 people. These usually include sports cars, sedans, microvans, and small passenger vehicles. Cargo vehicles, commonly known as trucks or lorries, are primarily used for transporting goods and sometimes for towing other vehicles, falling under the category of commercial vehicles.
When I first got my C1 driver's license, I was quite excited. The vehicles I could drive were basically small cars, like our family's Hyundai Elantra, as long as the total weight didn't exceed 4500kg and the seating capacity was within 9. Sedans and SUVs like the Haval H6 were suitable and drove steadily. However, I must never touch buses or large trucks, as exceeding 9 seats or being too heavy could lead to penalty points. I remember my first self-drive trip in a Honda Fit—it was compact, agile, and easy to park. Before driving, I usually check the vehicle type on the registration certificate to avoid trouble. Safety comes first; driving the right car is reliable, and practicing with a manual transmission is also quite practical.
