What types of vehicles can a C3 driver's license drive?
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C3 driver's license can only drive low-speed trucks and the vehicle types specified by the C4 driver's license, including three-wheeled vehicles. The following is an introduction to the vehicle types that C3 can drive: 1. Although the C3 driver's license can only drive low-speed trucks, there are certain standard requirements for low-speed trucks. In particular, low-speed trucks (originally four-wheel agricultural transport vehicles and light trucks) must have a vehicle length of less than 6m and a total mass of less than 4500kg to be considered low-speed trucks. 2. Among the vehicle types applicable to the C3 driver's license, the original four-wheel agricultural transport vehicles and light trucks (i.e., before GB7258-2004) are all applicable to the C3 driver's license. In the later revised GB18320-2001, the definition of vehicles that can be driven with a C3 driver's license was relaxed to include small-tonnage, low-speed vehicles engaged in road transportation. The maximum speed of such low-speed vehicles cannot exceed 70KM/h, and they are not allowed to drive on urban main roads, but only in rural or suburban areas.
I remember that the C3 driver's license mainly allows driving low-speed trucks, including three-wheeled vehicles and four-wheeled agricultural transport vehicles, which are commonly seen in rural areas for transporting grains or tools. When I was getting my driver's license, I learned that these vehicles shouldn't be driven too fast due to design limitations and lower safety standards. They cannot be used to drive sedans or automatic transmission vehicles like those permitted by a C1 license—doing so would result in penalty points. Extra caution is needed when driving these vehicles on bumpy roads, as they are prone to tipping over, making them unsuitable for urban road conditions. If you're unsure about your license type, it's best to check the regulations from the vehicle management office and avoid the risk of driving vehicles beyond your license's scope.
