Can I directly apply for an A2 license?
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You cannot directly apply for an A2 driver's license. The conditions for applying for an A2 license are as follows: Applicant's physical conditions: Age must be between 24 and 50 years old. Height must be at least 155 cm, and uncorrected or corrected visual acuity must reach 5.0 or above on the logarithmic visual acuity chart. If height, vision, or age requirements are not met, you cannot obtain an A2 driver's license. Driver's license holding status: Must have held a B1 or B2 license for more than three years, or an A1 license for more than one year. Additionally, there must be no record of accumulating 12 penalty points in any of the last three scoring cycles prior to application. If you have accumulated 12 points, you cannot apply.
I remember last year a friend of mine wanted to get an A2 license to drive heavy trucks, but found out he couldn't take the test directly. He went to the driving school himself to ask, and they told him he had to first obtain a C1 or B2 license and drive for several years before qualifying. Actually, the regulations are set up this way—the A2 license is for heavy-duty tractor trailers, which involves high safety requirements. Applicants must be between 24 and 50 years old, hold a lower-level license like a B2 for at least three years, and have no serious traffic violations or point deductions during that period. My friend dutifully went to get his C1 license and started practicing. He said even though it took more time, it helped him build a solid foundation and avoid accidents when transitioning to big trucks. Starting from scratch and upgrading step by step might be troublesome, but in the long run, it accumulates experience and improves job opportunities. Many logistics companies prefer hiring drivers with this steady, methodical approach.
