What Vehicles Can You Drive with a B1 License in Vietnam? A Detailed Guide

Every driver has wondered what vehicles a B1 license allows them to drive when they first start their journey behind the wheel. Understanding this, XE TẢI HÀ NỘI provides you with this detailed article, answering all your questions about this common driver’s license!

Explore the World of Vehicles You Can Drive with a B1 License

What Can You Drive with a B1 License?

According to Circular 12/2017/TT-BGTVT, a B1 driver’s license allows you to operate the following vehicles:

• Passenger Cars: This includes 4-wheeled cars and pickup trucks designed to carry passengers, with a maximum of 9 seats (including the driver’s seat) and a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 3,500 kg. For example, you can confidently drive a Honda CRV on Nguyen Trai Street in Thanh Xuan or take your family on a trip in a Ford Everest through winding mountain roads.
  Passenger cars allowed with a B1 license
• Trucks: A B1 license allows you to drive trucks with a gross vehicle weight under 3,500 kg and a maximum of 9 seats. However, you need to pay attention to the permitted load capacity of the vehicle when participating in traffic. For instance, you can easily use a Thaco Towner light truck to transport goods within Hanoi.
  Thaco Towner light truck allowed with a B1 license
• Tractors: You are allowed to operate tractors with an engine power under 175kW.

Vehicles You CANNOT Drive with a B1 License

Having a B1 license doesn’t mean you can drive any type of vehicle. Here are some vehicles that are beyond the scope of this license:

• Passenger vehicles with more than 9 seats: A B1 license is not sufficient for you to operate large passenger vehicles such as a 16-seat Ford Transit, a 29-seat Hyundai County, or a 45-seat Hyundai Universe.
• Trucks over 3,500 kg: Heavy trucks such as Hino, Isuzu, and Hyundai HD100 require a C license or higher.
• Specialized vehicles: Fire trucks, ambulances, tow trucks, etc., all require separate licenses.

In addition to the above information, you should also refer to the traffic laws and regulations to drive safely and avoid violations.

We hope this article has helped you better understand the types of vehicles you are allowed to drive with a B1 license. Wish you safe and smooth driving!