What vehicles can be driven with an A1 driver's license?
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A1 license allows driving the following vehicle types: A3 city buses, B1 medium-sized passenger vehicles, B2 large trucks, C1 small cars, C2 small automatic transmission cars, C3 low-speed cargo vehicles, C4 three-wheeled vehicles, and M wheeled self-propelled machinery. Most vehicles permitted under the A1 license are buses that can carry more than 20 passengers. 1. Vision: Naked or corrected vision in both eyes must reach 5.0 or above on the logarithmic visual acuity chart. Color discrimination: No red-green color blindness. 2. Hearing: Each ear must be able to hear a tuning fork at 50cm and distinguish the direction of the sound source. 3. Upper limbs: Both thumbs must be intact, and each hand must have at least three other fingers intact with normal limb and finger movement functions. 4. Lower limbs: Both lower limbs must be intact with normal movement functions, and the length difference should not exceed 5cm. 5. Trunk and neck: No movement dysfunction. 6. Age: Between 26 and 50 years old. 7. Height: Above 155cm.
I just got my A1 driver's license and have been researching the types of vehicles I can drive with it. The A1 license is for large passenger vehicles, primarily designed for driving large buses, such as tour coaches or city buses, which are over 6 meters in length and can carry more than 20 passengers. It also allows driving many other vehicle types, including A3 city buses, B1 medium-sized buses (vehicles carrying 9 to 20 people), B2 large trucks, and even C1 small cars. However, there are restrictions to note—motorcycles and specialized mechanical vehicles are off-limits. I find this license quite practical, especially when looking for driving jobs, as there's a high demand for bus drivers. That said, driving large buses comes with many technical challenges, requiring extra attention to safe turning and emergency braking. On the other hand, driving small cars is no problem at all, which is quite convenient.
I have held an A1 driver's license for many years, primarily working at a bus company where I've driven various types of large buses. The A1 license allows me to operate large passenger vehicles, tour buses, school buses, and more, with exceptional passenger-carrying capacity. Additionally, it permits driving B1 medium-sized buses, C1 small vehicles, and M wheeled self-propelled machinery. Never drive motorcycles or trailers, as violations will result in point deductions. When driving large vehicles, maintaining proper visibility and control is crucial, especially when changing lanes on highways. This license offers broad coverage and has provided me with a stable income, but ensuring vehicle safety always remains the top priority.
