Can I switch from C1 to C2 after passing Subject 2?
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You can switch from C1 to C2 after passing Subject 2 without needing to retake the test. Below are the specific details: Introduction: The test subjects, procedures, and fees for a C2 driver's license are the same as those for a C1 license. Therefore, you can switch from C1 to C2 after passing Subject 2. The differences: Both require passing the Subject 1 theory test, Subject 2 field test, and Subject 3 road test. Similar to the C1 license, the C2 license's Subject 2 test also includes the single-plank bridge, hill start, parallel parking, reversing into a garage, and curve driving. 'The only difference is that the test vehicle is an automatic transmission car.'
I encountered the same issue when I was learning to drive. It's possible to switch from C1 to C2 after passing Subject 2, but you'll have to retake Subject 2. Although the automatic transmission test doesn't include the hill start, the entire examination process must be restarted. I specifically went to the DMV to inquire, and they said I needed to first get a certificate from the driving school, then bring my ID card to complete the change registration. The most frustrating part is that all the hard work practicing the 100-meter gear shifting was wasted, and I had to pay the exam fee again and reschedule. If you're in a hurry to get your license, you really need to think it through—my neighbor was delayed by two months because of this. However, Subject 3 for automatic transmission is indeed much simpler; you won't stall the car during the entire test, so there are pros and cons.
I recently helped my cousin with this issue. It is possible to switch to a C2 license after completing the Subject 2 test, but it means the manual transmission test results will be invalidated. You need to first apply for a change at the driving school, obtain the proof, and then go to the DMV to modify the records. The tricky part is that although the automatic transmission Subject 2 test has fewer items, the rules for reverse parking are just as strict. I advised him to check the new test route at the exam center before signing up. This whole process cost over 500 yuan in retest fees, and he had to wait in line for another half month. If you did well in the original C1 Subject 2 test, I really don't recommend switching, as a manual transmission license allows you to drive more types of vehicles. In case you want to drive a small truck in the future, you won't have to rush to upgrade your license.
