Do I need to retake Subject 2 when switching from C1 to C2?
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When switching from a C1 to a C2 driver's license, you do not need to retake Subject 2 if you have already passed it for C1. You can apply at the driving school to switch to C2, complete the necessary procedures, and pay the price difference. After switching to C2, you only need to pass Subject 3 and Subject 4 to obtain the C2 license. It's important to note that while a C1 license can be converted to a C2 license, you cannot directly switch from C2 to C1 during training—you must re-enroll. C1 license test items: The C1 license test consists of three main components: traffic regulations and related knowledge (commonly known as Subject 1), field driving (Subject 2), and road driving (Subject 3). Subject 3 is further divided into two parts: road driving skills test (often referred to as the "big road test") and safe and civilized driving theory (Subject 4). C2 license test items: The C2 license test includes four components: theoretical knowledge (Subject 1), covering road signs and regulations; field driving skills (Subject 2), such as reverse parking, side parking, right-angle turns, and S-curves; road driving skills (Subject 3), including lighting and roadside parking; and safe and civilized driving theory (Subject 4), which assesses the driver's civilized driving habits. Differences between C1 and C2: 1. Eligible vehicle types: A C1 license allows driving small manual transmission vehicles, which includes C2's small automatic transmission vehicles. However, a C2 license does not permit driving C1's small manual transmission vehicles. 2. Enrollment cost: C2 training requires the use of automatic transmission vehicles, which are more expensive, prone to faults, consume more fuel, and require higher maintenance costs. As a result, C2 enrollment fees are higher than those for C1. 3. Test difficulty: Subjects 1 and 4 are the same for both C1 and C2. However, Subjects 2 and 3 are relatively easier for C2. For example, C2's Subject 2 does not include the hill start and parking test.
