Can a C1 driver's license be directly upgraded to an A2?
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No, you must first upgrade to a B1 or B2 license before you can obtain an A2 license. According to Article 14 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," if you already hold a motor vehicle driver's license and apply to add a permitted driving category, you must not have any full-point records in the current scoring cycle and the most recent scoring cycle before the application. Additional information: Article 12 states that applicants for a motor vehicle driver's license must meet the following requirements: Age conditions: 1. Between 18 and 70 years old: Applicable for small cars, small automatic transmission cars, small automatic transmission passenger cars for the disabled, and light motorcycles; 2. Between 18 and 60 years old: Applicable for low-speed trucks, three-wheeled cars, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, or wheeled self-propelled machinery vehicles; 3. Between 20 and 50 years old: Applicable for city buses, large trucks, trolleybuses, or trams.
I've been learning about driver's licenses recently and just found out that you can't directly upgrade from a C1 to an A2 license. To upgrade, you first need to obtain a medium-sized vehicle license like B1 or B2, then drive with it for at least two years before passing the required exams. Why is it designed this way? It's to allow driving skills to gradually progress from simple small cars to more complex large tractor-trailers, avoiding the dangers of jumping straight into hard-to-control vehicles. If you currently only have a C1 license, I suggest not rushing. Start by applying for a B-class license at a driving school to gain experience, then naturally progress to upgrading to an A2. The whole process requires patience, but it boosts driving confidence and makes handling larger vehicles much safer. In short, planning the steps carefully will make your driving journey smoother.
Based on my years of experience on the road, a C1 driver's license does not allow a direct upgrade to an A2 license. The correct path is to hold a B1 or B2 license for at least two years before applying for an A2 upgrade. This rule isn't just for show—it's designed to give drivers a buffer period from operating regular vehicles to handling large tractor-trailers, reducing potential accident risks. I've seen many people rush to upgrade, only to end up in trouble halfway. So, if you have a C1 license, aim for a B-class license first to gain experience driving trucks or medium-sized buses. The training costs during the upgrade process aren't too high, and the exam content is skill-related. Steady and gradual progress is the wisest approach.
