What Types of Vehicles Can an A1 Driving License Drive?
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A1 driving license allows driving large passenger vehicles. Other vehicle types permitted under an A1 license include: A3, B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, M. Below are the conditions for applying for an A1 driving license: 1. Basic requirements: Have held a driving qualification for A3 city buses, B1 medium-sized passenger vehicles, or B2 large trucks for more than five years, with no record of accumulating 12 penalty points in the current scoring cycle and the five consecutive scoring cycles prior to application. Alternatively, have held a driving qualification for A2 tractor-trailers for more than two years, with no record of full penalty points in the most recent scoring cycle before application. 2. Age requirement: Applicants for large passenger vehicle licenses must be between 26 and 50 years old.
After obtaining my Class A driver's license, I discovered it allows me to operate large buses, city buses, and tractor-trailers, including passenger vehicles with over 20 seats or those large vehicles with trailers, such as tour coaches or transport trucks. At first, I was a bit nervous because driving large vehicles requires heightened attention to control speed, especially when turning due to multiple blind spots—I had to practice turning the steering wheel slowly. I often chat with my driving school classmates, and they all remind me to check tire pressure and the braking system before hitting the road. I can't drive smaller vehicles like sedans or minivans unless I have a Class C license, which made me realize the importance of distinguishing between license categories. Safe driving is crucial, so I always maintain a safe following distance and avoid sudden braking. Overall, I feel the Class A license has enhanced my driving skills, and in the future, I plan to try driving long-distance coaches.
