Can I get an A2 driver's license with a C1 license?

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StBriella
07/30/25 2:44am
You can obtain an A2 driver's license with a C1 license, but certain conditions must be met. The following are the requirements for upgrading from a C1 to an A2 driver's license: 1. Age requirement: between 24 and 50 years old. 2. Hold a medium-sized bus (B1) or large truck (B2) driver's license for at least three years, with no record of accumulating 12 penalty points in the last two scoring cycles. 3. Hold an A1 large bus driving qualification for at least one year, with no record of accumulating 12 penalty points in the most recent scoring cycle. Below is additional information regarding the regulations for applying to upgrade a driver's license: 1. To apply for a medium-sized bus driving qualification, you must have held a small car, small automatic transmission car, low-speed truck, or three-wheeled car driving qualification for at least three years, with no record of a full penalty point accumulation in the last two consecutive scoring cycles before applying. 2. To apply for a tractor driving qualification, you must have held a medium-sized bus or large truck driving qualification for at least three years, with no record of a full penalty point accumulation in the last two consecutive scoring cycles before applying. 3. To apply for a large bus driving qualification, you must have held a medium-sized bus or large truck driving qualification for at least five years, with no record of a full penalty point accumulation in the last three consecutive scoring cycles before applying.
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MacBethany
08/16/25 9:01am
I heard this is quite a common issue. Many people who obtain a C1 driver's license want to drive larger vehicles, such as tractor-trailers, which requires obtaining an A2 license. From a policy perspective, having a C1 license doesn't necessarily mean you can directly apply for an A2 license. You need to meet some basic requirements first, such as holding a C1 license for at least 3 years, being at least 24 years old, and having no major traffic violations. Then, you need to apply for an upgrade at the vehicle management office, which includes a medical examination to check physical fitness, a written test on driving theory, and a practical road test to assess your ability to operate large vehicles. The entire process may take several months and cost over a thousand yuan. It's recommended to enroll in a formal driving school for practice. I think these requirements are mainly for safety reasons. Driving large vehicles isn't as simple as driving small cars; it requires more experience, and any operational mistakes can lead to significant risks. So if you meet the requirements, start preparing early and don't expect instant success. In practice, gather more materials to familiarize yourself with the test content, such as how to reverse into a parking spot or drive at night, which can improve your pass rate.
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