Why is the A2 driver's license more advanced than the A1?
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A2 permitted vehicle types include two kinds of trailers: full trailers and semi-trailers. A full trailer bears its total weight by itself, while a semi-trailer bears part of its total weight through towing. Therefore, obtaining an A2 license requires stricter qualifications and more advanced and comprehensive driving skills. Additional information about driver's licenses is as follows: 1. Introduction: A motor vehicle driver's license is a legal document issued by the administrative authorities after a person who is legally allowed to learn to drive a motor vehicle has studied, mastered traffic regulations and driving skills, and passed the relevant examinations, permitting them to drive a certain type of motor vehicle. 2. Classification: For ease of management, the National Ministry of Public Security issued the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Business Work Standards" and supporting regulations, further subdividing the previous three permitted vehicle types—A license (A driver's license, large passenger vehicles), B license (B driver's license, large trucks), and C license (C driver's license, small cars)—into seven types, while canceling the Q license.
From an industry demand perspective, the A2 driver's license is indeed more sought-after. Having worked in long-haul trucking for over a decade, I can say that the tractor-trailers and semi-trailers that A2 license holders can operate are the darlings of the logistics industry. With the explosive growth of e-commerce logistics demand nowadays, it's quite common to earn 20,000-30,000 yuan per month driving semi-trailers to transport containers. In contrast, the large buses that A1 license holders drive mainly offer job opportunities at passenger transport stations or tourism companies, with obvious income ceilings. Moreover, obtaining an A2 license is more challenging - just the reverse parking test with those over-10-meter-long trailers can eliminate half of the candidates. Those who get certified are truly skilled drivers.