How Long Does It Take to Upgrade a Driver's License?
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How long it takes to upgrade a driver's license depends on the type of vehicle you want to add to your license. Below are the specific requirements for upgrading a driver's license: 1. Medium-sized passenger vehicles: You must have held a license for small cars, small automatic transmission vehicles, low-speed trucks, or three-wheeled vehicles for at least three years, with no full-point penalty records in the two most recent scoring cycles before applying; or you must have held a license for city buses or large trucks for at least one year, with no full-point penalty records in the most recent scoring cycle before applying. 2. Tractor-trailers: You must have held a license for medium-sized passenger vehicles or large trucks for at least three years, with no full-point penalty records in the two most recent scoring cycles before applying; or you must have held a license for large passenger vehicles for at least one year, with no full-point penalty records in the most recent scoring cycle before applying. 3. Large passenger vehicles: You must have held a license for medium-sized passenger vehicles or large trucks for at least five years, with no full-point penalty records in the three most recent scoring cycles before applying; or you must have held a license for tractor-trailers for at least two years, with no full-point penalty records in the most recent scoring cycle before applying.
It took me a full two months to upgrade my driver's license from C1 to C2 last time, all because I couldn't spare time during the day due to my factory job. The original driver's license must be held for at least one year before applying, so I patiently waited until the time came, then enrolled in a local driving school. They arranged the theory test and road test, but after registration, I had to wait a week in line just to take the theory test. After passing, I still needed two weeks of practice to prepare for the road test. The road test appointment was delayed another ten days, but fortunately, I focused on practicing on weekends, reducing the risk of mistakes. The entire process involved safety training and document verification, and it could take even longer if the traffic department was busy. A reminder to everyone: plan ahead, choose a reputable driving school, and avoid peak periods to save a lot of waiting time. Now, with more driving experience, I better understand the importance of following the rules, which truly reduces accidents.
