the department shall be classified in the following manner:
(1) Class A.--A Class A license shall be issued to those
persons 18 years of age or older who have demonstrated their
qualifications to operate any combination of vehicles with a
gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more,
provided the gross vehicle weight rating of the vehicle or
vehicles being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
(i) The holder of a Class A license shall be deemed
qualified to operate those vehicles for which a Class B
or Class C license is issued.
(ii) Where required under this title, appropriate
endorsements must be obtained.
(2) Class B.--A Class B license shall be issued to those
persons 18 years of age or older who have demonstrated their
qualifications to operate any single vehicle with a gross
vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more or any such
vehicle towing a vehicle having a gross vehicle weight rating
of not more than 10,000 pounds.
(i) The holder of a Class B license shall be deemed
qualified to operate those vehicles for which a Class C
license is issued.
(ii) Where required under this title, appropriate
endorsements must be obtained.
(3) Class C.--A Class C license shall be issued to those
persons 18 years of age or older, except as provided in
section 1503 (relating to persons ineligible for licensing;
license issuance to minors; junior driver's license), who
have demonstrated their qualifications to operate any single
vehicle, except those vehicles requiring a Class M
qualification, with a gross vehicle weight rating of not more
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