Can I directly obtain an A2 driver's license with a C1 license?
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C1 driver's license holders cannot directly obtain an A2 license. They must meet certain conditions and must not have accumulated 12 penalty points in the last two scoring cycles to be eligible for an A2 license. Age requirements for applying for a C1 driver's license: The minimum age requirement for a C1 driver's license is 18 years old, with no upper age limit. However, applicants aged 70 and above must pass tests assessing memory, judgment, and reaction abilities. Vehicle types permitted with a C1 license: The C1 driver's license allows holders to drive small and mini passenger vehicles, as well as light and mini cargo vehicles; light, small, and mini special-purpose vehicles; and passenger vehicles with a seating capacity of 9 or fewer. Vehicles not permitted with a C1 driver's license: C1 license holders are not permitted to drive large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, large trucks, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, mopeds, wheeled self-propelled machinery, trolleybuses, or trams. Additionally, C1 license holders cannot drive vehicles with more than 9 seats or trucks with a total length exceeding 6 meters.
I think many people are concerned about this issue. I started as an experienced driver with a C1 license, but later when I wanted to get an A2 license to drive heavy trucks, I found it was impossible. You must first obtain a B2 license, drive medium-sized vehicles like trucks or buses for at least one year, and have no serious traffic violations (such as accumulating 12 penalty points) before you can apply for an A2 upgrade. This process isn't meant to block you but is based on safety considerations—heavy vehicles carry higher risks, and letting beginners drive them directly could lead to accidents. My suggestion is to take it step by step: after getting your C1 license, if you're interested in driving larger vehicles, quickly obtain a B2 license, wait a year, and then upgrade to A2. Avoid speeding and minimize traffic violations to keep your record clean, which will make the exam process smoother. This path might take about two years, but it's worth the wait—gaining experience will make you more confident on the road.
