Can I directly apply for a Class A1 driver's license?
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a1 driver's license can only be obtained through license upgrading. The following are specific details about driver's licenses: 1. Classification: The Ministry of Public Security officially issued the "Regulations on Motor Vehicle Driver's License Business Operations," implementing a motor vehicle driver's license grading system that divides licenses into 15 classes: A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, D, E, F, M, N, and P. 2. License renewal rules: If a motor vehicle driver has not accumulated 12 penalty points in any scoring cycle during the six-year validity period of their driver's license, they can renew it for a ten-year validity period; if they have not accumulated 12 penalty points in any scoring cycle during the ten-year validity period, they can renew it for a long-term valid driver's license. 3. Content: A motor vehicle driver's license records the holder's ID number, name, gender, date of birth, permanent address, nationality, permitted driving (learning) vehicle type code, initial license issuance date, validity period, and management records, along with the issuing authority's seal, file number, and the holder's photo. The design of motor vehicle driver's licenses is specified by the Ministry of Public Security.
I've been a professional driver for twenty years, and I know you can't directly apply for an A1 license. You first need to obtain a C1 or B2 license, drive safely without accidents for at least three years, gain experience, and then apply for an upgrade. After all, an A1 license is for driving large buses, which comes with great responsibility. Jumping straight to driving large vehicles is too risky—it's better to learn step by step. I remember when I upgraded from B2 to A1, I had to pass three major hurdles: a vision test, a theory exam, and a road test. The process was quite tedious, but it ensures safety on the road. It's completely unrealistic for beginners to aim for an A1 license right away. I recommend starting with a basic license and progressing gradually.
