What vehicles can be driven with A1, A2, and D driver's licenses?
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A1 driver's license allows driving the following vehicles: buses carrying more than 20 passengers, passenger vehicles with a body length exceeding 6 meters, A3 (city buses), B1 (medium-sized buses), B2 (large trucks), C1 (small cars), C2 (small automatic transmission cars), C3 (low-speed trucks), C4 (three-wheeled vehicles), M (wheeled self-propelled machinery). A2 driver's license permits driving: heavy and medium-sized full trailers, semi-trailer combinations, B1 (medium-sized buses), B2 (large trucks), C1 (small cars), C2 (small automatic transmission cars), C3 (low-speed trucks), C4 (three-wheeled vehicles), M (wheeled self-propelled machinery). D driver's license authorizes driving: ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles and vehicle types permitted by E and F driver's licenses.
As someone with some experience in driving, I can drive vehicles under the A1 license, which are those large buses like tour coaches or city buses, often with more than 20 seats. Driving these requires extra caution when turning and parking. Vehicles under the A2 license are mainly for large trailers, such as truck heads pulling containers, commonly seen transporting goods on highways. Driving with a D license means operating a three-wheeled motorcycle, which I sometimes use for grocery shopping or short trips. These bikes are fast but lack stability. Obtaining these licenses requires upgrading from a basic license, and it's essential to follow safety rules while driving—especially being mindful of large blind spots in buses, taking turns slowly with trailers, and always wearing a helmet when riding a motorcycle. I still remember the days when preparing for the A1 license involved several courses, which was quite a test of patience.
