How long does it take to upgrade from a B2 driver's license to an A1?
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You must have held a B2 driver's license for more than five years to upgrade to an A1. Below are the relevant details for upgrading from a B2 to an A1 driver's license: 1. Application requirements: (1) Age must be between 22 and 60 years old. (2) According to Article 15 of the 'Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses,' applicants must already hold a motor vehicle driver's license, apply to add a permitted driving model, and have no record of accumulating 12 penalty points in any of the last five scoring cycles before application. 2. Vehicles permitted to be driven with an A1 license: large buses (A1), medium-sized buses (B1), city buses (A3), B2, as well as C1, C2, C3, and other permitted driving models.
I think upgrading from a B2 to an A1 driver's license mainly depends on how long you've held the B2 license. Typically, you need to have a B2 license for at least three years before you can apply for an A1. Why? Driving a large passenger bus is different from driving a regular truck—it requires more practical experience to ensure safe driving. Back then, I spent over three years focusing on driving trucks before enrolling in driving school, which included training courses and exams. When applying, you also need to bring your ID card and driver's license to the DMV to register, and they'll check if you have any full-point traffic violations. Don’t rush into upgrading; accumulating more experience driving large vehicles in daily life will help with the test. It’s safer to wait until you’ve met the time requirement before taking action.
