How long after obtaining a D license can you take the C1 test?
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You can apply for a C1 license one year after obtaining a D license. The conditions for upgrading are: holding a D license for more than one year; and not having accumulated 12 penalty points in the current scoring cycle or the most recent scoring cycle before application. C1 license test: The test includes four subjects: traffic regulations and related knowledge, field driving, road driving, and safe and civilized driving common sense. Passing standards: Traffic regulations and related knowledge (Subject 1) – written test, full score is 100, passing score is 90 or above. Field driving (Subject 2) – on-site, actual vehicle. The minimum passing score is 80, below 80 is a fail. Road driving (Subject 3) – highway or simulated site, actual vehicle. Full score is 100, must achieve 90 or above to pass. Safe and civilized driving common sense – written test, questions mainly in the form of case studies, pictures, and animations, including true/false, single-choice, and multiple-choice questions, totaling 50 questions. Full score is 100, passing score is 90.
I've been driving for over ten years and am quite familiar with the driver's license testing process. After obtaining your D-class license, if you want to go for the C1 license, there's basically no mandatory waiting period—you can sign up for C1 training right away. As long as you meet the age requirement (at least 18 years old) and pass the C1 exam components, which include the theory test, closed-course driving, and road test, you're good to go. From my experience, the time-consuming part mainly lies in the learning and exam scheduling process, as driving schools often have waiting periods that could take two to three weeks or even longer. Before enrolling, I recommend checking the status of your D-class license to ensure there are no unresolved issues that might hold up the process. This way, you can streamline the procedure and obtain your new license sooner to meet daily driving needs. In short, don’t worry about delays—taking timely action is key.
