What is a B2 driver's license?

1. What is a B2 driver's license?

A B2 driver's license is a category of driver's license that allows individuals to operate various types of motor vehicles. It is considered the most common type of driver's license for operating cars and is chosen by many drivers for their licensing exams. With this type of license, drivers can participate in traffic using different types of vehicles.

Specifically, individuals with a B2 license can operate the following vehicles according to Article 7, Section 16 of Circular 12/2017/TT-BGTVT:

a) Special purpose vehicles with a design weight of less than 3,500 kg;
b) Vehicles specified for a B1 driver's license.

Therefore, drivers with a B2 license can drive the following vehicles:

- Cars with up to 9 seats, including the driver's seat;
- Special purpose vehicles with a design weight of less than 3.5 tons;
- Trucks, including special purpose trucks, with a design weight of less than 3.5 tons;
- Tractors towing a trailer with a design weight of less than 3.5 tons.

It can be seen that B2 license holders mainly drive vehicles with 4, 5, 7, 9 seats, and tourist vehicles. Therefore, there are a significant number of drivers issued this type of license.

2. What are the requirements for obtaining a B2 driver's license?

According to Article 7 of Circular 12/2017/TT-BGTVT, individuals who want to obtain a B2 license must meet the following conditions:

- Regarding the individual: Must be a Vietnamese citizen or a foreigner allowed to reside, work, or study in Vietnam.
- Regarding age: Must be at least 18 years old (counted on the date of the driving exam).
- Regarding educational level: No specific requirement.
- Regarding health: Must not have any diseases specified in Appendix 1 issued with Joint Circular 24/2015/TTLT-BYT-BGTVT.

3. Registering for B2 driver's license training

3.1. Documents required for registering B2 driver's license training

According to Article 9, Section 1 of Circular 12/2017/TT-BGTVT, first-time driving learners need to prepare the following documents:

- Application form for driver's license training and examination.
- Copy of identity card or citizen identification card or valid passport (for Vietnamese individuals); valid passport (for Vietnamese individuals residing abroad).
- Copy of the passport with a validity period of more than 6 months and temporary residence card or permanent residence card or diplomatic identity card or official identity card (for foreigners).
- Medical certificate issued by authorized medical establishments.

3.2. Where to register for B2 driver's license training?

Along with the question "What is a B2 driver's license?", many people are also curious about where to register for B2 driver's license training.

Individuals can register for B2 driver's license training at any licensed driving training center. The choice of training center is not dependent on the permanent or temporary address of the individual. Learners can choose a convenient location.

3.3. How long does it take to obtain a B2 license?

It usually takes about 3 months for learners to complete the driver's license training course and obtain the license.

According to Article 13, Section 1 of Circular 12/2017/TT-BGTVT, the training duration for a B2 license is 588 hours (theory: 168 hours, practical driving: 420 hours).