Can a C1 driver's license be directly upgraded to an A1?
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C1 driver's license cannot be directly upgraded to A1. The relevant methods for upgrading are as follows: Application conditions: Those who have obtained the C1 driving qualification for more than three years and have no full-score record in the last two scoring cycles before application can apply for B1 (age 21-50); Those who have held B1 driving qualification for more than five years and have no record of 12 points in three years (age 26-50) can apply for A1. The following situations are not allowed to apply: Being fully or mainly responsible for a traffic accident causing death; Driving under the influence of alcohol; Driving under the influence of alcohol in the current scoring cycle and the last three consecutive scoring cycles before application; Driving a motor vehicle at more than 50% of the prescribed speed limit in the current scoring cycle and the last three consecutive scoring cycles before application, and the motor vehicle driver's license has not been revoked.
I've been driving for over 20 years and know quite a bit about license upgrades. It's a common misconception that you can directly upgrade from a C1 license to an A1. You first need to upgrade to a Class B license, such as B2 or B1, drive for at least five years with a clean record free of major accidents, and be at least 25 years old before you can apply for the A1 test. The process from C1 to A1 is step-by-step because A1 allows you to drive large buses, which involves higher risks. Trying to skip steps could lead to safety issues. Gaining more driving experience is crucial. I recommend consulting a driving school for detailed steps and avoiding shortcuts.
