Can I get a B license directly without a C license?
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You cannot get a B license directly without a C license. Below are the conditions for applying for a B license: Age and physical conditions: For B1: Age must be between 21 and 50 years old, height must be at least 1.5 meters, uncorrected or corrected visual acuity must reach 5.0 or above on the logarithmic visual acuity chart. For B2: Age must be between 21 and 50 years old, height must be at least 1.55 meters, uncorrected or corrected visual acuity must reach 4.9 or above on the logarithmic visual acuity chart. No red-green color blindness; must be able to distinguish the direction of sound sources with each ear at 50 cm from a tuning fork; both thumbs must be intact, and each hand must have at least three other fingers intact with normal limb and finger movement functions; no motor dysfunction. Other conditions: For B1: Applicants must have held a C1, C2, C3, or C4 (Class C) driving license for at least three years and have no full-point records in the two most recent scoring cycles before application, or have held an A3 or B2 driving license for at least one year and have no full-point records in the most recent scoring cycle before application. For B2: Applicants can apply directly as first-time applicants, or must have held any driving license for at least one year and have no full-point records in the most recent scoring cycle before application.
I remember this question clearly because I just got my driver's license. I wanted to drive a truck for work but didn't have a car license, so I went to the driving school to inquire. The instructor said that in China, to get a Class B license, especially a Class B2 for large trucks, you don't need to have a Class C license first—you can sign up directly. The requirements are being between 20 and 60 years old, in good health, passing a medical exam, and then completing both the theoretical and practical exams. The theory part covers traffic rules and vehicle knowledge, while the practical part involves practicing skills like reversing into a bay and starting on a slope. At the time, I thought it would save time to go straight for the Class B license, so I started from scratch and trained for a few months without learning to drive a car first. To be honest, driving a big truck isn't easy—beginners need to spend extra time, but once you master it, there are more job opportunities and higher income. If you're physically qualified, I suggest going straight to the driving school to sign up and not wasting time.
