The road is shared by a wide variety of vehicles, each with its own characteristics and, in some cases, requiring a specific license to be driven. This classification of vehicles is essential to understanding the rules that apply to each of them in terms of traffic and road safety. From mopeds to trucks, from electric scooters to towed vehicles, let’s discover the different types of vehicle that can be encountered on our roads.
Vehicle types
Class A mopeds
Power: 50 cc (cubic centimeters), Speed: 25 km/h, Number of wheels: 2 to 3, No license, License plate starts with SA
Class B mopeds
Power: 50 cc (cubic centimeters), Speed: 45 km/h, Number of wheels: 2 to 4, AM license, License plate starts with SB
Speed faggots
Electric bicycle with a power rating of over 250 watts, Classified as a moped, Speed: 45 km/h, AM license, License plate begins with SP
Motorcycle (or motorcycle with sidecar)
Motor vehicle with 2, 3 or 4 wheels, with or without sidecar. Can be coupled to a trailer. Displacement greater than 50 cc. A, A1 or A2 license
The car
Four-wheeled vehicle powered by a combustion engine (gasoline, electric, gas, etc.), used for ground passenger transport. Maximum 8 passenger seats + 1 driver’s seat. B license
The minibus
Ground passenger transport vehicle. Maximum 16 passenger seats + 1 driver’s seat. D1 license
Bus or coach
Overland passenger transport vehicle. More than 16 passenger seats. D license
The van
Goods vehicles with a maximum authorized weight of 3.5 tons. B license
The truck
Goods vehicles over 3.5 tonnes maximum authorized weight. C license
The scooter
The electric scooter is equipped with an electric motor.
Understanding the different categories of vehicle is fundamental to any driver’s license applicant. Each type of vehicle has its own technical specifications, speed limits and licensing requirements. This knowledge will enable you not only to pass your theory test, but also to adopt appropriate and safe behavior on the road, taking into account the characteristics and limitations of each user. Whether it’s an imposing truck or a simple electric scooter, all vehicles have their place in the road ecosystem, as long as each one respects its own rules.
