What Vehicles Can an A2 Driver's License Drive?
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A2 driver's license is authorized to drive traction vehicles, which can tow heavy-duty and medium-duty full trailers/semi-trailers. Here is the relevant introduction about A2 driver's license: 1. The vehicle types that an A2 driver's license can drive include: B1 (medium-sized passenger vehicles), B2 (large trucks), C1 (small cars), C2 (small automatic transmission cars), C3 (low-speed trucks), C4 (three-wheeled cars), M (wheeled self-propelled machinery). 2. Regarding full trailers and semi-trailers driven with an A2 driver's license: Among full trailers and semi-trailers driven with a legally valid Chinese A2 driver's license, those whose total weight is borne by themselves are called full trailers; those whose total weight is partially borne by the traction vehicle are called semi-trailers.
I've been driving for half my life, and getting the A2 license has made things so much easier. It allows me to drive all kinds of large trucks, like 18-wheelers and tractor-trailers, as well as medium-sized buses and regular private cars, but not big vehicles like city buses. I remember a period when I often drove long-distance, hauling cargo across the country with this license; it was also legal for me to drive a friend's medium-sized bus for daily shuttle services. Before applying for the A2 license, you need to pass the B license test, and there are strict age and driving experience requirements. Driving these big vehicles really tests your skills, especially when turning or overtaking on the highway—you have to stay steady.
I just got my A2 driver's license last year and was overjoyed! With it, I can operate trailers, large trucks, and regular cars, covering many vehicle types. It's very practical for helping people move with cargo vans in daily life, and I can also drive medium-sized buses for outings with friends. However, it's important to note that driving buses is not allowed—that falls under the A1 license. Before obtaining the A2 license, I first got a B2 license and practiced for another year, finally passing the practical test—quite a process. This type of license opens up more job opportunities, such as working in transportation and logistics, with decent income.
