What license do I need to drive a bus in Korea?

To drive a bus with more than 15 passengers in Korea, you need a Class 1 Large license (1종 대형). This requires minimum age 19 and at least 1 year of prior driving experience with a Class 1 Regular or Class 2 Regular license.

Can foreigners get a bus driver's license in Korea?

Yes, foreigners with a valid Alien Registration Card (ARC) can obtain a bus driver's license in Korea. You must meet the age and experience requirements and pass all required tests. Direct exchange from foreign commercial licenses is generally not available; testing is usually required.

What is the Class 1 Special license for in Korea?

The Class 1 Special license (1종 특수) in Korea is for operating trailers, tow trucks, construction vehicles, and rescue vehicles. It requires you to already hold a Class 1 Regular or Class 1 Large license before applying.

How long does it take to get a commercial license in Korea?

Getting a commercial bus or trailer license in Korea typically takes 4-8 weeks through a driving academy. This includes the prerequisite license if needed, training, written test, skills test, and road test. Processing times vary based on test scheduling and individual progress.

What vehicles can I drive with a Class 1 Large license?

With a Class 1 Large license, you can drive all passenger cars, vans/buses of all sizes, trucks of all sizes, various construction machinery (dump trucks, concrete mixers, etc.), special vehicles (except tow trucks and rescue vehicles), forklifts of any size, and motorized bicycles.

How much does a Class 1 Large license cost in Korea?

The program price is 822,000 KRW (VAT included) which includes 3 hours of lecture and 10 hours of technical course practice. Required additional fees total approximately 157,000 KRW.

What is the passing score for Class 1 Large license test?

You need 70/100 on the written test (waived if you hold another license) and 80/100 on the skills/driving course test. Road driving test is not required for the Class 1 Large license.

What tasks are included in the Class 1 Large functional test course?

The course includes: Start, Crank, Curve, Direction change, Parallel parking, Gear shift (manual only), Signalized intersection with cross intersection, Crosswalk, Railroad crossing, Hill, and Finish.

Bus & Trailer License in Korea - Large Vehicle Certification

MANDATORY

Eligibility Requirements

Age 19+

Minimum age requirement

You must be at least 19 years old to apply for the Class 1 Large license.

1+ Year License

Prior experience required

Must have held Class 1 or Class 2 Ordinary license for at least 1 year.

VEHICLE TYPES

Vehicles You Can Drive

After passing the Class 1 Large license

Standard Vehicles

Passenger cars
Vans / Buses (all sizes)
Trucks (all sizes)

Construction Machinery

Dump truck
Asphalt sprayer
Road stabilizer
Concrete mixer truck
Concrete pump truck
Truck-mounted drilling machine
Concrete mixer trailer
Asphalt concrete recycler
Road maintenance truck

Special & Others

Forklifts (all sizes, no limit)
Special vehicles*
Motorized bicycles (125cc↓)

*Excludes: Large tow trucks, Small tow trucks, Rescue vehicles

TEST REQUIREMENTS

Passing Scores

Test	Passing Score
Written Test 학과	70 / 100 Waived if holding other license
Skills - Driving Course 기능	80 / 100
Road Driving 도로주행	Not Required

COURSE LAYOUT

Functional Test Course

What you'll do during the driving course test

Start

Crank

Curve

Direction Change

Parallel Parking

Gear Shift*

Signalized Intersection

Crosswalk

Railroad Crossing

Hill

Finish

*Gear shift task is for manual transmission only

SCORING

Scoring & Pass/Fail

Pass

80+

out of 100 points

Common Deductions:

Time exceed
Line contact
Missing stop at crosswalk/railroad
Hill rollback (50cm+)
Failing to signal
Stalling / over-rev
Seatbelt violation

Immediate Fail

1
Fail to start within 30 seconds Without valid reason
2
Skip any required course task All tasks must be completed
3
Accident or leaving the course Stay within designated area
4
Long stop in intersection Without valid reason
5
Critical hill task failure Beyond permitted limits

PRICING

Total Cost Summary

Program Price (VAT included)

822,000 KRW

Lecture: 3 hours

Technical course practice: 10 hours

Legal minimum education required

Required Additional Fees (typical)

157,000 KRW

Health check-up 6,000 KRW

Written test fee 10,000 KRW

Course insurance 10,000 KRW

On-road insurance 7,000 KRW

Functional test fee 55,000 KRW

Learner's license (cash) 4,000 KRW

Road test fee 55,000 KRW

License issuance (cash) 10,000 KRW

* Course insurance deductible: up to 100,000 KRW may apply in case of accident

Note (separate tuition): Road safety education (3 hours) may be charged separately depending on your enrollment plan.

Test-center fees (if any) vary by registration step and will be confirmed before booking.

POLICIES

Important Policies

Advance Booking

Book sessions at least 1 hour in advance

Training Validity

Complete required training within 3 months from start

Refund Policy

Full refund before start; after start, 1/2 of remaining time after deduction

Absence/Late Penalty

Penalties apply if absent or late (per academy rules)

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Pass Rate

1,000+

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