What types of vehicles can A1 and A2 driver's licenses drive?
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A1 driver's license is the highest-level license for driving passenger vehicles, and holders of an A1 license can drive all types of passenger vehicles. A2 driver's license is the highest-level license for driving trucks, and holders of an A2 license can drive all types of trucks. D driver's license is a type of driver's license (driving permit) that allows the holder to drive ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles and the types of vehicles permitted by E and F driver's licenses. The following are the conditions required to obtain an A-class license: 1. Age: Must be at least 26 years old and under 50 years old. 2. Height: For large vehicles, the height must be at least 1.55 meters. 3. Residence: Must study in the place of residence (within the scope of the household registration location, prefecture-level city) and cannot study in a temporary residence. If the original driver's license is from another region, it must be transferred back to the original place of residence for study. 4. Cannot obtain an A-class license directly; it must be obtained by upgrading from another type of driver's license. To obtain A1 or A2, a B-class license is required, with a driving experience of more than 5 years. The driver must not have a full penalty point record within the year. To obtain A3, a C1 license is required, with a driving experience of more than 3 years.
I've been making a living by driving large buses. An A1 driver's license allows me to operate large buses with more than 20 seats, such as tour coaches or school buses, as well as medium-sized buses (B1), light trucks (C1), and other small vehicles. The coverage is wide but the responsibility is great. The certification requires being over 21 years old and passing a medical examination. Driving these vehicles requires stability, such as slowing down when turning and checking blind spots, especially in rainy or foggy weather when it's more dangerous. Safety comes first—I check the tires and brake system every day to avoid accidents caused by fatigue driving. Driving large vehicles can save fuel by planning routes, but beginners should start accumulating experience in practice areas and not rush onto highways. Regular vehicle maintenance is a must, otherwise, breakdowns are likely. Driving passenger buses focuses more on passenger comfort, requiring reasonable seat arrangements.
