Can I switch to C2 after failing C1 Subject 3 four times?
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C1 Subject 3 cannot be changed to C2 after failing four times, and the test content cannot be arbitrarily changed during the examination period; however, after failing five times, you need to retake Subject 1, at which point you can switch to the C2 test. The C1 test subjects include four items: traffic regulations and related knowledge, field driving, road driving, and safe and civilized driving knowledge. C1 driver's license test passing standards: Traffic regulations and related knowledge (Subject 1) - Written test, full score is 100, 90 or above is passing. Field driving (Subject 2) - On-site, actual vehicle. The minimum requirement is 80 points, below 80 is failing. Road driving (Subject 3) - Highway or simulated site, actual vehicle. Full score is 100, must achieve 90 or above to pass. Safe and civilized driving knowledge - Written test, questions mainly in the form of cases, pictures, animations, etc., question types include true/false, single-choice, and multiple-choice, totaling 50 questions, full score is 100, 90 is passing.
I totally relate to this issue! I encountered a similar situation last time when taking students out for driving practice. Switching from C1 to C2 is indeed possible, but it must be done before the exam expires. I recommend going directly to the local DMV to fill out a form and apply for a change in the permitted vehicle type, though you'll need to pay the registration fee again. Having taken the road test (Subject 3) four times already shows that manual transmission might be a bit challenging for you, and switching to automatic will make things easier. Remember to bring your ID card and original driving test records—some places may also require a medical report. Honestly, getting a C2 license is nothing to be ashamed of; 90% of new cars on the market are automatic these days. Hurry up and get it sorted—wishing you success next time!
As a frequent visitor to the driving school, I asked the instructor for you. You can switch to C2, but you'll need to give up your current test scores and re-register. My cousin did this last year, and now he's driving smoothly with his C2 license. I recommend checking the local DMV regulations first—usually, you'll need to submit a change application and pay a re-examination fee. Switching to C2 makes practice much easier since you don’t have to worry about clutch coordination. However, be aware that your three-year validity period from registration might be running out? Act quickly. Also, consider booking a few sessions with an experienced coach to avoid failing the road test again.
