Can a C1 license be upgraded to an A2 license?

[VanNolan]

A C1 license cannot be directly upgraded to an A2 license. If you already hold a C1 license, the fastest way to obtain an A2 license is to upgrade to a B1 or B2 license after holding the C1 license for at least one year. After obtaining the B1 or B2 license and accumulating three years of professional driving experience, you can apply for the A2 license. Alternatively, you can directly take the B2 license exam. With three years of driving experience after obtaining the B2 license, you can also upgrade to the A2 license. This method is faster, but it does not involve upgrading directly from a C1 license. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" (Ministry of Public Security Order No. 123) of the People's Republic of China, the following conditions must be met for upgrading a driving license: Article 14: If you already hold a motor vehicle driving license and wish to apply for an additional permitted vehicle type, you must not have accumulated 12 penalty points in the current scoring cycle or the most recent scoring cycle before the application. For applying to add medium-sized passenger vehicles, tractor-trailers, or large passenger vehicles to the permitted vehicle types, the following additional conditions must be met: To apply for adding medium-sized passenger vehicles to the permitted vehicle types, you must have held a license for urban buses, large trucks, small cars, small automatic transmission cars, low-speed trucks, or three-wheeled vehicles for at least three years and must not have accumulated 12 penalty points in the most recent three consecutive scoring cycles before the application. To apply for adding tractor-trailers to the permitted vehicle types, you must have held a license for medium-sized passenger vehicles or large trucks for at least three years, or have held a license for large passenger vehicles for at least one year, and must not have accumulated 12 penalty points in the most recent three consecutive scoring cycles before the application. To apply for adding large passenger vehicles to the permitted vehicle types, you must have held a license for medium-sized passenger vehicles, urban buses, or large trucks for at least five years, or have held a license for tractor-trailers for at least two years, and must not have accumulated 12 penalty points in the most recent five consecutive scoring cycles before the application. In temporary residence areas, you can apply to add the following permitted vehicle types: small cars, small automatic transmission cars, low-speed trucks, three-wheeled vehicles, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, and light motorcycles. Article 15: The following circumstances disqualify you from applying for large passenger vehicles, tractor-trailers, medium-sized passenger vehicles, or large trucks as permitted vehicle types: Being responsible for a traffic accident resulting in death with equal or greater liability; Driving under the influence of alcohol; Having your motor vehicle driving license revoked or rescinded within the past ten years. According to the "Permitted Vehicle Types and Codes" (Ministry of Public Security Order No. 139) of the People's Republic of China: The A1 permitted vehicle type is large passenger vehicles, which allows driving large passenger cars and also permits driving A3, B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, and M vehicle types. According to the "Permitted Vehicle Types and Codes" (Ministry of Public Security Order No. 139) of the People's Republic of China: The A2 permitted vehicle type is tractor-trailers, which allows driving heavy and medium-sized full trailers and semi-trailer combinations, and also permits driving B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, and M vehicle types.

[ArianaFitz]

I drove a C1 class light truck for many years, and later decided to add an A2 license to ride a motorcycle. The process was quite straightforward: I had to retake the traffic rules theory test and the road test, as well as undergo several days of safe driving training. You must be at least 18 years old and pass a medical examination to apply. It took me about two months, and the cost varies by region, but generally, a few thousand yuan will cover it. The benefit is increased driving flexibility, allowing you to ride medium-sized motorcycles, making commuting or weekend trips more convenient. I recommend enrolling in a reputable driving school for systematic training—don’t go for cheaper options at smaller places, as safety comes first. By the way, after upgrading your license, maintaining your beloved vehicle is also crucial. Regularly check the tires and brakes to ensure smooth and safe riding.