What vehicles can be driven with driving license types A, B, and C?
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Here are the types of driving licenses and the corresponding permitted vehicles: 1. A1: Permitted vehicles: Large passenger vehicles. Other permitted vehicle types: A3, B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, M. 2. A2: Permitted vehicles: Heavy and medium-sized full trailers and semi-trailer motor vehicle trains. Other permitted vehicle types: B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, M. 3. A3: Permitted vehicles: City buses with a capacity of 10 or more passengers. Other permitted vehicle types: C1, C2, C3, C4. 4. B1: Permitted vehicles: Medium-sized passenger vehicles (including city buses with a capacity of 10 to 19 passengers). Other permitted vehicle types: C1, C2, C3, C4, M. 5. B2: Permitted vehicles: Heavy and medium-sized trucks; heavy and medium-sized special-purpose vehicles. Other permitted vehicle types: C1, C2, C3, C4, M. 6. C1: Permitted vehicles: Small and mini passenger vehicles, as well as light and mini trucks; light and mini special-purpose vehicles. Other permitted vehicle types: C2, C3, C4.
The A1 license is for driving large buses, including those with a body length exceeding 6 meters or buses with a capacity of 20 or more passengers. The A2 license is for driving tractors, capable of towing semi-trailers or full trailers for long-distance transportation. The A3 license is mainly for driving city buses, which operate daily within urban areas. The B1 license is for driving medium-sized buses with a capacity of 10 to 19 seats. The B2 license is for driving heavy or medium-duty trucks, used for loading and transporting goods. The C license is the most common, allowing you to drive small vehicles such as private cars, sedans, and SUVs. It's advisable to think carefully about which type of vehicle you want to drive before registering, as retaking the test for the wrong license can be time-consuming.
When I was studying for my driver's license, I specifically researched the classifications: A Class C license is suitable for family-use sedans, vans, and small off-road vehicles, as long as the vehicle length does not exceed 6 meters. A Class B1 license allows driving medium-sized buses like the Jinbei, commonly used for tour groups. A Class B2 license is mainly for driving trucks, such as dump trucks at construction sites or delivery trucks. A Class A1 license requires an upgrade and allows driving long-distance coaches or company shuttle buses. A Class A2 license is for semi-trailer truck drivers, which is the most difficult to obtain but is mandatory for driving semi-trailers. On the road, you'll mostly see A2 drivers operating container-hauling trucks, which are common for freight transport on highways.
