Can a B1 license be directly upgraded to an A1 license?
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B1 cannot be directly upgraded to A1. To upgrade from a B1 license to an A1 license, the driver must have held the medium-sized bus (B1) driving qualification for more than five years, with no full-point records in the most recent three scoring cycles before application, and no full-point record in the most recent scoring cycle before application, and must be between 26 and 50 years old. A driver's license, also known as a 'driving license,' is a document issued by the government's transportation department to individuals qualified to drive, usually in the form of a card. To obtain a driver's license, one must meet the minimum age requirement and pass a driving test. The driver's license typically specifies the types of motor vehicles the holder is permitted to drive, such as motorcycles, passenger cars, trucks, and buses.
I remember being curious before if a B1 license could be directly upgraded to an A1 license. Actually, it's not possible. You must first drive B-class vehicles for at least two years, with no record of accumulating 12 penalty points in any single year. Additionally, you must be at least 24 years old, as these requirements ensure the driver has sufficient experience. Then, you need to attend a driving school specifically for A1 passenger vehicle training, passing both theoretical and practical exams, which include simulated mountain road driving and passenger-carrying tests. The entire process typically takes about three months, with costs ranging from three to five thousand yuan. When I tried to enroll, I didn’t meet the requirements and had to wait two years before qualifying. Safety comes first—driving a large passenger vehicle carries significant responsibility, and any accident could harm both others and yourself. It’s advisable to patiently accumulate experience before upgrading your license.
I've been driving for over a decade and have helped others with similar matters. Upgrading from a B1 license to an A1 cannot be done directly. You must first hold a Class B license for at least two years with a good safety record, free from serious violations like drunk driving. Then, you need to enroll in training at a certified driving school and pass the written test (Subject 1) and the road test (Subject 2), which includes skills like reverse parking and emergency stops. The entire process is time-consuming and costly, but it's mandatory. Driving a bus comes with high risks, such as passenger overload and fatigue driving, so strict rules are life-saving. I've seen newbies fail by trying to skip steps—taking it slow is more reliable. After upgrading to A1, you can also earn higher wages.
