Which Vehicles Can Be Driven with an A1 License?
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An A1 license allows driving buses that can carry more than 20 passengers and passenger vehicles with a body length exceeding 6 meters. Other vehicle types that can be driven with an A1 license are as follows: 1. Class A: A3 (city buses). 2. Class B: B1 (medium-sized buses), B2 (large trucks). 3. Class C: C1 (small cars), C2 (small automatic transmission cars), C3 (low-speed trucks), C4 (three-wheeled cars), M (wheeled self-propelled machinery). Here is some additional information about driving licenses: 1. Vehicles allowed with an A2 license: tractors and B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4. 2. Vehicles allowed with an A3 license: city buses and C1, C2, C3, C4. 3. Vehicles allowed with a B1 license: medium-sized buses and C1, C2, C3, C4, M (medium-sized buses refer to those with fewer than 19 seats, such as minibuses and vans). 4. Vehicles allowed with a B2 license: large trucks and C1, C2, C3, C4, M. 5. Vehicles allowed with a C1 license: small cars and C2, C3, C4 (small cars refer to passenger vehicles with fewer than 9 seats, such as sedans). 6. Vehicles allowed with a C2 license: small automatic transmission cars. 7. Vehicles allowed with a C3 license: low-speed trucks and C4. 8. Vehicles allowed with a C4 license: three-wheeled cars.
After obtaining my A1 driver's license, the vehicles I can now drive are mainly large buses with more than 19 seats, such as city buses, long-distance coaches, or school buses. These vehicles are enormous, requiring extra caution when turning to avoid scraping nearby objects. To get this license, I first had to pass a medical examination, be at least 21 years old, and undergo professional training at a driving school, learning skills like reverse parking and emergency braking. Usually, I drive these large vehicles on long-distance routes, taking dozens of people on trips. Though it's tiring, it's quite rewarding. I can't drive small cars or motorcycles, as those require other types of licenses. Safety is paramount—if an accident happens with a large vehicle, the consequences can be severe, so I always remind myself not to drive while fatigued. Regular maintenance of the braking system is also crucial.
I just passed my A1 driver's license, and now I can drive various large passenger vehicles, such as city buses or tour company coaches. It wasn't easy to obtain—I had to pass both the theoretical exam and practical tests, including simulated driving in rain and snow conditions. The advantage of driving these vehicles is their high passenger capacity, making them ideal for organizing group activities, but they can't be used for regular cars or motorcycles—the restrictions are clearly defined. During my preparation period, I practiced for several extra weeks to improve my habit of observing surrounding traffic. I feel more secure safety-wise because of the elevated visibility in large vehicles, though reversing requires reliance on rearview mirrors. I think this is a practical skill that can help secure a good job, especially during peak tourism seasons when demand is high. Don't forget to have regular vision check-ups—health is fundamental.
