Can a C1 license be upgraded to A2 after six years?

[RonanMarie]

Regardless of how many years you have held a C1 driver's license, you cannot directly obtain an A2 license. To acquire an A2 license, you must enroll in a driving school and upgrade your license through additional training. If you currently hold a C1 license, you must first upgrade it to a B1 or B2 license. Then, you can further upgrade from B1 or B2 to A2. The conditions for upgrading to B1 or B2, using B2 as an example, are as follows: 1. Hold a C1 license for at least one year (B1 requires three years); 2. Be between 20 and 50 years old (B1 requires 21 years or older). 3. Have no record of accumulating 12 penalty points in the most recent scoring cycle before application (B1 requires three cycles). The conditions for upgrading to A2 are: 1. No pending traffic violations, otherwise, the upgrade application cannot be processed. 2. Hold a B1 license for at least three years or a B2 license for at least two years. 3. Be between 22 and 50 years old. 4. Have no record of accumulating 12 penalty points in the three consecutive scoring cycles before application.

[VanAutumn]

I'm a veteran driver with over a decade of experience, and I recently helped a friend with their license upgrade. You can't directly upgrade from a C1 license to an A2 after six years because the A2 is for tractor-trailers and requires special qualifications. First, you need to hold a C1 license for at least one year, then apply for a B2 heavy truck license upgrade. After passing the exam, you must hold the B2 license for two years before applying for the A2. You also need to be at least 24 years old and pass a medical exam. My friend had held a C1 for over five years, upgraded to B2 last year, and is now preparing for the A2 exam. The whole process takes time for training and exams—you can't skip steps, or it could be dangerous. I recommend consulting a local driving school or the DMV first to confirm the specific requirements before proceeding.

[Ronnie]

As a car owner, I have personally experienced the process of upgrading my driver's license. After holding a C1 license for six years, I wanted to upgrade directly to an A2, but the rules don't allow that. Last year, I upgraded to a B2 license since you're eligible for it after holding a C1 for one year. After obtaining the B2, you must wait two more years before you can apply for the A2. The process involves both theoretical and practical exams, which are much more complex than the C1 tests, and you must ensure you have no traffic violation records. The total cost is around several thousand yuan. If you're in a hurry to drive a tractor-trailer, you'll need to patiently follow the steps. Practicing your driving skills more will make you safer.

[MacCody]

From a safety perspective, driving a car with a C1 license and operating a tractor-trailer with an A2 license require entirely different skill sets. Having six years of experience may not be sufficient, and one cannot directly upgrade to an A2 license to prevent accidents. You must first hold a C1 license for at least one year to upgrade to a B2 license, then hold the B2 license for two years before applying for an A2 license. The entire process includes mandatory training and exams to ensure driving proficiency. It is advisable to check your driving experience early to ensure compliance and avoid violations.