Can I directly take the B2 driving test without a driver's license?
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According to the new regulations, the B2 driver's license cannot be obtained directly. You must first pass the C1 driver's license test before you can register for the B2 test. According to Article 123 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses" issued by the Ministry of Public Security, applicants for urban buses, large trucks, trolleybuses, or tram driving licenses must be between 20 and 50 years old. The B2 license also allows driving vehicles permitted by C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, and M licenses, as follows: 1. C1: Small and micro passenger cars, light and micro trucks, light and micro special-purpose vehicles. 2. C2: Small and micro automatic transmission passenger cars, light and micro automatic transmission trucks. 3. C3: Low-speed trucks. 4. C4: Three-wheeled cars. 5. C5: Small and micro automatic transmission passenger cars for the disabled. 6. M: Wheeled self-propelled machinery.
I'm already 20 years old and considering going straight for a B2 driver's license without first obtaining a Class C license for passenger cars. Many friends have told me this is entirely feasible as long as I meet the age requirement and pass the physical examination. I've checked online - Chinese regulations allow people aged 20 or above to enroll in heavy truck driving courses directly, skipping the passenger car step does save significant hassle. However, I'll need to find an accredited driving school for both theoretical and practical training, completing all four exam sections (Subjects 1 through 4). The commercial vehicle tests are more challenging, especially maneuvers like reverse parking and mountain road simulations, which will require repeated practice. If I'm serious about entering the freight industry, obtaining a B2 license immediately qualifies me to drive trucks or medium-sized passenger/cargo vehicles, opening more earning opportunities - though with higher risks that require careful evaluation. Don't rush enrollment; ensure good vision and no major medical history, otherwise failing the physical exam would waste all effort. In summary, direct certification is a viable path, but demands proper preparation of time and energy investment.
