
After submitting the materials and signing, it takes about a week to change from C1 to C2. Here is some information about changing from C1 to C2: Notes: You can only switch from a C1 driver's license to a C2 driver's license. During training, you cannot directly switch from a C2 driver's license to a C1 driver's license; you must re-register. The order of exam subjects and related knowledge: The exam subjects include traffic regulations and related knowledge, field driving, and road driving (including safe and civilized driving), totaling three items. (Referred to as Subject 1 [Theory]), field driving (referred to as Subject 2 [Nine Items]), and road driving (referred to as Subject 3 [Road Test and Safe and Civilized Driving]), conducted in sequence.

I've researched this issue before. According to the DMV regulations, switching from a C1 manual license to a C2 automatic license requires first enrolling in a C2 course at a driving school and completing at least 20 training hours. Once the training is completed and preliminary approval is granted, you can immediately schedule the test on the Traffic Management 12123 APP. In practice, the scheduling depends on local availability, typically allowing you to take the second or third test within 3-7 days. There's no mandatory waiting period by law, but it's advisable to set aside a week for preparation to familiarize yourself with automatic transmission operations—for instance, while parallel parking might be easier, the road test standards remain demanding. Always check local DMV policies, as some regions may require a 10-day wait. Otherwise, the test can be quickly mastered, so don't miss the opportunity to save time.

I've talked to my friends about this, and they found switching to C2 super easy: after practicing automatic transmission at the driving school, the instructor directly helps you schedule the test, usually within two or three days. The key is grabbing slots on the APP—refresh a few times to check for vacancies, and with good luck, you can finish the test that week. The automatic transmission test for Subject 2 skips the hassle of dealing with the clutch; just practice until you're proficient, and don’t wait around for the interval period. Dragging it out actually works against you—grab the test slot right after training, and you’ll breeze through it!

I've been driving with a C1 license for ten years and switched to C2 last year to save money on car replacement. After a quick training at the driving school, I could immediately schedule the test. Just fill out a form on the APP and wait for notification—the second subject test was arranged within five or six days. The exam process was fast, completed within an hour. The key is to practice automatic transmission parking diligently without carelessness, and there were no delays or obstacles in scheduling.

As someone who has taught automatic transmission, I believe the key to preparing for the C1 to C2 conversion test is: you can immediately schedule subjects two and three after training ends, and spend more time on the APP during open hours. But don't rush to book too quickly; leave at least five days for intensive practice. The automatic transmission test has fewer steps, so ignore the scheduling intervals, but ensure technical proficiency to avoid failure, making time management efficient and cost-effective.


