Can C2 be changed to C1?
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C2 can be changed to C1. The conditions for changing a C2 driver's license to C1: You need to hold a C2 driver's license, ID card, and a health certificate, and apply at the vehicle management office that issued the C2 driver's license. You must undergo study and testing, and upon passing, you can obtain a C1 driver's license. If you already hold a motor vehicle driver's license and apply to add a permitted vehicle type, you must not have a record of 12 or more demerit points in the current scoring cycle and the most recent scoring cycle before the application. C1 driver's license test: The test subjects include four items: traffic regulations and related knowledge, field driving, road driving, and safe and civilized driving knowledge. Passing standards: Traffic regulations and related knowledge (Subject 1) — Written test, 100 points maximum, 90 or above is passing. Field driving (Subject 2) — On-site, actual vehicle. Minimum requirement is 80 points, below 80 is failing. Road driving (Subject 3) — Highway or simulated site, actual vehicle. 100 points maximum, must achieve 90 or above to pass. Safe and civilized driving knowledge — Written test, questions mainly in the form of cases, pictures, animations, etc., including true/false, single-choice, and multiple-choice questions, totaling 50 questions, 100 points maximum, 90 points to pass.
Oh, I initially got a C2 license to drive automatic transmission cars, which was quite convenient. But later, my friend mentioned that having a C1 license is better because it allows you to drive manual transmission vehicles, offering a wider range of applications. So, I went to the driving school to inquire and found out that it's indeed possible to upgrade, though you'll need to retake some exams, especially the manual transmission-related road test. The process involves applying for an additional license type at the vehicle management office first, then retaking the manual transmission parts of Subject 2 and Subject 3. The cost is around 1,000 yuan, and it takes about one or two weeks. I recommend doing it sooner rather than later, as manual transmission skills can be quite practical in emergencies, like when renting a car or for work-related needs. Plus, after passing the exams, your license will be upgraded to C1 without affecting your existing points or validity period, saving you from scrambling when encountering a manual transmission car unexpectedly. In short, if you usually drive an automatic but want to learn more, this is a great option.
