Do I Need to Retake Subject One When Upgrading from C2 to C1?

[AndrewDella]

C2 to C1 license upgrade requires retaking all four subjects (Subject One to Subject Four) for the C1 vehicle type. You can directly apply for the C1 upgrade at the vehicle management office service hall with your C2 driver's license. Correctly fill out the driver application form, pay the relevant fees, and then obtain a driver's test skill form to schedule the specific exam dates with the staff. After passing all tests successfully, you will receive your C1 driver's license. C1 Driver's License Test: The test subjects include four items: traffic regulations and related knowledge, field driving, road driving, and safe and civilized driving common sense. Passing Standards: Traffic Regulations and Related Knowledge (Subject One) – Written test, full score of 100, passing score is 90 or above. Field Driving (Subject Two) – On-site, actual vehicle. Minimum passing score is 80, below 80 is a fail. Road Driving (Subject Three) – Highway or simulated site, actual vehicle. Full score of 100, must achieve 90 or above to pass. Safe and Civilized Driving Common Sense – Written test, questions mainly in the form of cases, pictures, animations, etc., including true/false, single-choice, and multiple-choice questions. Total of 50 questions, full score of 100, passing score is 90.

[MacCayden]

I just upgraded my driver's license from C2 to C1, and the whole process went quite smoothly. I didn't have to retake the theory test because the content of Subject 1 is the same, covering traffic rules and safety knowledge. The DMV told me that I only needed to retake Subject 2 and Subject 3, which are the field driving and road driving parts. I spent a few days practicing manual transmission operations, such as gear shifting and clutch control, and then I passed. I recommend booking the test time in advance, staying relaxed, and practicing more. The entire process took about one or two months to complete, saving a lot of hassle by not having to deal with all those textbook knowledge again.

[LeDamian]

Transferring your driver's license is actually quite simple—I've done it myself. You don't need to retake the theoretical exam (Subject 1); the DMV will directly arrange for you to take the field and road operation tests. Just bring your ID card, original driver's license, and photos to apply, and they'll schedule your Subject 2 and Subject 3 exams. I recommend practicing manual transmission skills more, such as starting and hill starts, as these are key points. The whole process is low-cost and flexible in terms of timing. By the way, since you've already mastered the theoretical knowledge, there's no need to relearn it—just focus on the practical skills and you'll be all set.

[StMorgan]

The theoretical test is not required; only the field and road tests are needed. The content of Subject 1 is similar, so you can skip it during the upgrade. Just go to the DMV to retake Subjects 2 and 3, and practice manual transmission operations.