Can I switch from C1 to C2 after reaching Subject 3 in the driving test?
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You can switch from C1 to C2 after reaching Subject 3 in the driving test. There is no need to retake the exam. However, it's important to note that you can only switch from a C1 license to a C2 license during training. You cannot switch directly from a C2 license to a C1 license mid-training; you must re-enroll. Age requirements 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 or older must pass tests assessing memory, judgment, and reaction abilities. Vehicle types permitted with a C1 license: A C1 driver's license allows you to operate small and micro passenger vehicles, as well as light and micro cargo vehicles; light, small, and micro special-purpose vehicles; and small passenger vehicles with a seating capacity of 9 or fewer. Vehicles not permitted with a C1 license: A C1 license does not permit driving 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, a C1 license does not allow driving vehicles with more than 9 seats or trucks with a total length exceeding 6 meters.
Yes, it's possible to switch. I changed from C1 to C2 just before taking Subject 3. I kept stalling when practicing with manual transmission, and even my instructor got anxious for me. To switch to C2, you first need to notify the driving school. They'll guide you through filling out an application form to submit to the DMV. The key point is that you'll have to retake Subject 2 because reversing into a bay and parallel parking are different for automatic transmission. Subject 3 also needs to be retaken according to automatic transmission standards, but the good news is you won't have to deal with the clutch anymore, and challenging sections like hill starts are eliminated. Your Subject 1 results can be retained, so no need to restudy the theory. With automatic transmission cars everywhere nowadays, I got my license in just one month after switching - it's especially suitable for beginners who struggle with hand-foot coordination.
