Can the B1 driver's license be directly tested?

[AriannaFitz]

B1 driver's license cannot be directly tested. To obtain a B1 driver's license, you need to have held an A3, B2, or C driver's license for more than three years, and have no record of accumulating 12 penalty points in the last three consecutive scoring cycles before application. However, a B2 driver's license can be directly tested. Initial application for a motor vehicle driver's license: You can apply for a motor vehicle driver's license that allows driving urban buses, large trucks, small cars, small automatic transmission cars, low-speed trucks, three-wheeled cars, small automatic transmission passenger cars for the disabled, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, light motorcycles, wheeled self-propelled machinery, trolleybuses, and trams. Conditions for upgrading to B1: If you have held a (C1) driver's license for more than three years and are between 21-50 years old, you can apply to upgrade to a (B1) driver's license, provided that you have no record of a full penalty (12 points) in the current scoring cycle (this year) and the most recent scoring cycle before application (last year). You can then apply for the upgrade at the local vehicle management office in your registered residence.

[LaReagan]

As a young adult just entering society, I'm particularly interested in driver's licenses and recently researched whether one can directly apply for a B1 license. According to regulations, if you're at least 21 years old and in good health, you can indeed apply for B1 directly without first obtaining a C1 or small vehicle license. However, driving a medium-sized passenger vehicle is no simple task—the test includes theory, road tests, and practical skills, all of which are quite challenging. As a beginner, I feel that taking the B1 directly carries significant risks. If my skills aren't solid, driving on the road could easily lead to accidents. Especially when operating larger vehicles involving passenger safety, beginners might panic and lose control. So, even if the law permits it, I personally prefer starting with smaller vehicles to gain experience before upgrading to B1. This approach saves money and time while ensuring safety and reliability. I advise everyone not to rush the process.

[Nunes]

As an ordinary driver with ten years of experience, I believe it's entirely feasible to directly apply for a B1 license as long as you meet the age requirement (21 years or older), bypassing other steps. I've encountered many drivers on the road who have done this, saving a lot of time. However, it's important to note that the exam threshold is not low—solid driving fundamentals are essential, otherwise, mistakes can easily occur when handling turns or passenger operations in larger vehicles. While current regulations explicitly permit this, you must be well-prepared for all four test sections (Subjects 1 to 4), with the road test being particularly stringent. I recommend that beginners first practice basic driving skills extensively at a driving school—this approach kills two birds with one stone. In summary, technically it's possible to take the test directly, but in practice, you need to steadily accumulate experience.

[SiennaLynn]

At my age, having driven my family out for trips, I understand that whether one can directly obtain a B1 license is a common question. The regulation states that those aged 21 or above can directly apply for a B1 license without needing a car license first. Driving large vehicles imposes higher safety requirements, and the test includes passenger-carrying scenarios, which might be challenging for beginners. From personal experience, although skipping the upgrade is allowed, lacking fundamental skills increases risks. I always emphasize safety first with my family.