What Vehicles Can a G-Class Driver's License Drive?
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G-class driver's license can drive small agricultural four-wheeled vehicles. The G license is an agricultural machinery driver's license issued by agricultural machinery supervision departments. There are two interpretations of the G driver's license: One is a tractor-type driver's license issued by the agricultural machinery bureau. The other is also known as a temporary license (G1), which allows the holder to practice driving on the road accompanied by an adult with a full driver's license. The accompanying instructor must have more than 4 years of driving experience. G driver's license application process: It requires attending classes (mechanical knowledge), written tests, vehicle practice (reverse parking, moving between parking spaces), on-road practice, and road tests. The specific process may vary depending on the policies of local county-level agricultural machinery bureaus.
With a C1 driver's license, you can actually drive quite a variety of vehicles, and I've always been fascinated by these regulations. For example, common private cars like sedans, SUVs, and MPVs are all fine, as long as the vehicle length doesn't exceed 6 meters and the seating capacity is no more than 9. I've even seen people using a C1 license to drive a Wuling Hongguang for cargo transport, since its total weight stays under 4.5 tons. However, you need to be cautious with modified minivans—removing seats for cargo transport is illegal and can result in penalty points if caught by traffic police. Additionally, a C1 license allows you to drive automatic transmission vehicles, but the reverse isn't true. You should also pay attention to blue license plate vehicles—some Jinbei models exceed 9 seats and aren't permissible. If unsure, it's best to check the permitted vehicle types on the vehicle registration certificate to avoid any issues.
New drivers who just got their C1 license often get confused about what vehicles they can drive. I checked it carefully after passing the test: sedans are definitely allowed, and SUVs also fall under the small vehicle category. A friend of mine drives a pickup for deliveries—as long as the payload doesn’t exceed 4.5 tons, it’s permitted. The most common mistake is thinking a C1 license covers motorcycles, but you actually need an additional D license. Once, I saw someone get pulled over for driving a 13-seat Mercedes-Benz Vito because it exceeded the seating limit. Also, vehicle length is a strict rule—stretched cars over 6 meters are absolutely not allowed. If you’re renting a car for a trip, remember to check the vehicle specs—safety comes first.
