Which Vehicles Can a C1 Driving License Drive?
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According to China's 'Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses': The C1 driving license permits driving small and mini passenger vehicles, as well as light and mini cargo vehicles; light, small, and mini special-purpose vehicles. Moreover, a C1 license allows driving vehicles permitted by C2, C3, and C4 licenses, including automatic transmission small cars, light and mini automatic transmission cargo vehicles, low-speed cargo vehicles, and three-wheeled vehicles. C1 License Test: The test subjects include four items: traffic regulations and related knowledge, field driving, road driving, and safe and civilized driving knowledge. Passing Standards: Traffic Regulations and Related Knowledge (Subject 1) – Written test, full score of 100, passing requires 90 or above. Field Driving (Subject 2) – On-site, actual vehicle. Minimum requirement is 80, below 80 is a fail. Road Driving (Subject 3) – Highway or simulated site, actual vehicle. Full score of 100, must achieve 90 or above to pass. Safe and Civilized Driving Knowledge – Written test, questions mainly in the form of cases, pictures, animations, etc., including true/false, single-choice, and multiple-choice questions, totaling 50 questions, full score of 100, passing requires 90 or above.
The C1 driver's license allows you to drive quite a variety of vehicles, mainly small and micro-sized ones. I often drive family sedans or compact SUVs, which are all within the permitted scope, as long as the total vehicle weight does not exceed 4.5 tons. For example, small vans like the Wuling Hongguang can also be driven, making it very convenient for transporting small loads. However, the C1 license does not permit driving buses or large trucks—for instance, overloaded pickup trucks would require a higher-grade license like a B-class license. The C1 license also allows driving automatic transmission vehicles, making daily commutes hassle-free. Driving these small cars has many benefits: they are fuel-efficient, agile, and easy to park in the city, so new drivers can start driving without much pressure after getting their license. They are also sufficient for occasional long trips or outings, but remember to check the vehicle specifications before purchasing to avoid overloading or violations. In short, the C1 license covers most everyday vehicle needs, making it both practical and safe.
