Why does the Maybach 62s require an A1 driver's license?
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According to relevant standards, passenger vehicles with a length of 6 meters or more or a seating capacity of 20 or more are classified as large buses. As shown on the vehicle's registration certificate, although the approved seating capacity is only 4 people, the vehicle body length has reached 6.165 meters. Only drivers holding an A1 driver's license are qualified to drive it. The requirements for applying for an A1 driver's license are introduced as follows: 1. Introduction one: First, the applicant must have held an A3 urban bus, B1 medium-sized bus, or B2 large truck driving qualification for more than five years, and must not have any record of accumulating 12 penalty points in the five scoring cycles prior to the application. 2. Introduction two: Applicants for an A1 driver's license must be between 26 and 50 years old, with a height of at least 1.55 meters and a vision of at least 5.0. 3. Introduction three: The A1 driver's license is a relatively advanced driving qualification. This type of license imposes strict physical requirements on drivers and also has rigorous demands regarding traffic violation records.
Why do you need to upgrade your driver's license to drive a Maybach 62S? Mainly because its length exceeds 6 meters—to be precise, 6.2 meters, which classifies it as a medium-sized vehicle under China's traffic regulations. A regular Class C license like C1 only applies to vehicles under 6 meters in length. To drive such a large car, you need to upgrade to a B1 or a similar higher-class license. The regulation is set this way because operating larger vehicles carries higher risks, such as longer braking distances, larger turning radii, and difficulty handling in crowded areas. Driving without the proper license could result in fines and demerit points if caught by traffic police, but causing an accident would be far more serious. A friend of mine upgraded to a Class B license for this reason and now drives much more confidently. He also praises the spacious and comfortable interior, though parking requires finding a larger spot, and navigating urban areas requires careful route planning in advance.
