How is the driving experience calculated when upgrading from C1 to B2 license?

[VonTyler]

C1 to B2 license upgrade requires holding a C1 driver's license for more than 1 year, so the driving experience at this time is the actual time of holding the C1 license. The examination process for upgrading from C1 to B2 driver's license is as follows: Upgrading from C1 to B2 requires retaking the exam starting from Subject 1. The contents of Subject 1, Subject 3, and Subject 4 remain unchanged, which are theoretical test, road test, and safe civilized driving test respectively. As for Subject 2, it includes stake test, hill start, parallel parking, single-plank bridge, curve driving, right-angle turn, narrow gate, continuous obstacles, bumpy road, narrow road U-turn, as well as simulated highway, continuous sharp mountain roads, tunnel, rain (fog) weather, slippery road, and emergency handling. C1 driver's license: C1 driver's license is one of the motor vehicle driver's license codes. The permitted driving scope of C1 license includes small and mini passenger vehicles, light and mini cargo vehicles; light, small, and mini special operation vehicles; small passenger vehicles with seating capacity ≤9 persons. Application age: The minimum age limit for C1 license is 18 years old, with no upper limit. However, applicants over 70 years old must pass tests on memory, judgment, and reaction abilities.

[LeElliana]

I've been driving for over a decade, and my experience upgrading from a C1 to B2 license is quite informative. Driving seniority is never recalculated—it always counts from the day you first obtained your driver's license. For example, if you got your C1 license in 2015, drove cars for several years, and upgraded to a B2 in 2023 to drive heavy trucks, your total driving seniority would now be over 8 years accumulated from 2015 to the present. This rule is stipulated by traffic laws. While the validity period of your new license after upgrading might start from the upgrade date, the years of driving seniority continue. I had similar doubts myself when upgrading, initially thinking it would reset, but after consulting traffic police, I confirmed this point. Remember, longer driving seniority benefits insurance premiums and job hunting, but safe driving is paramount—don’t just focus on the years, accumulate practical experience.

[CalebLynn]

Last year, I just upgraded to a B2 license, and I’m quite serious about it. The calculation of driving experience is straightforward—it accumulates from the date you first obtained your driver’s license. It doesn’t reset just because you upgraded to a B2. For example, I got my C1 license in 2020 and gained experience driving private cars. Later, I upgraded to a B2 for work purposes, so now my total driving experience is simply over 3 years combined. This is important because some companies require at least 5 years of driving experience when hiring drivers, and without accumulation, you might not qualify. After upgrading, it’s advisable to pay attention to the probationary period regulations for B2 and practice operating larger vehicles more. Overall, don’t worry about resetting—your driving experience will naturally increase.

[ElenaDella]

The driving experience after adding a new license class is calculated from the date of the first license obtained, not starting over. A simple example: if you got your C1 license in 2018 and added a B2 license in 2022, your driving experience should be counted from 2018, making it 5 years by now. When I accompanied my friend practicing at the driving school, the coach repeatedly emphasized this point. When driving daily, don’t just count the years—safety and skills are more important.