How long does it take to upgrade from C1 to B2 license?

[RhettLynn]

It takes one year to upgrade from C1 to B2 license: The holder must have held a C1 driver's license for at least one year, with no record of 12 penalty points during the application period for license upgrade and the previous scoring cycle. The applicant should bring their ID card, health certificate, and C1 driver's license to the vehicle management office in the region where the C1 license was issued to apply for a B2 driver's license upgrade. Specific process for applying for a B2 driver's license: Apply to the vehicle management office for upgrading to a B2 license; Fill out the application form for adding a permitted vehicle type, submit the ID card and medical examination form, and provide the original motor vehicle driver's license; Attend the theoretical and practical exams as scheduled; The new-level driver's license will be issued by the applying vehicle management office within 7 working days after passing the exams. Exam process for upgrading from C1 to B2 driver's license: Upgrading from C1 to B2 requires retaking all exams starting from Subject 1. The contents of Subject 1, Subject 3, and Subject 4 remain unchanged, which are theoretical exam, road test, and safe civilized driving test respectively. As for Subject 2, it includes pile test, slope fixed-point parking and starting, parallel parking, single-plank bridge crossing, curve driving, right-angle turning, limited-width gate passing, continuous obstacle passing, bumpy road driving, narrow road U-turn, as well as simulated highway driving, continuous sharp mountain road, tunnel, rain (fog) weather, slippery road, and emergency handling.

[DeQuinn]

I just upgraded my license to B2 last year as an 'old driver', and it took me nearly half a year from registration to getting the license. The whole process can be roughly divided into four steps: First, it took a week for the physical examination and registration, then I spent two to three weeks reviewing for the theory test of Subject 1 before taking the exam. The most time-consuming part was the Subject 2 field training. At that time, I went to the driving school after work every day to practice skills like reverse parking and parallel parking, which took me about a month and a half. The road test was relatively easier, and with two weeks of intensive practice, I could basically pass. Finally, I spent a week reviewing for the theory test of Subject 4 before passing it. In total, it took more than three months, but this also depends on how quickly your driving school can schedule the exams and whether you can guarantee the training time. By the way, just a reminder, you must be at least 21 years old to upgrade to a B2 license.

[MaggieLee]

As a seasoned veteran at the driving school, I'm very familiar with the timeline for upgrading to a B2 license. The key is how you plan to schedule it: if you study full-time, it can be done in just over two months, but for working folks who can only practice on weekends, it might take around four months. Allow half a month to prepare for Subject 1—the theory test now has over 1,700 questions. The toughest part is mastering the 16 maneuvers in Subject 2 for heavy trucks, which alone takes more than 20 days of practice. Actually, the driving test rules were relaxed this year—you can take Subject 4 on the same day after passing Subject 3, saving at least a week compared to previous years. I recommend choosing a driving school with a large vehicle test site to save time on commuting.

[EdwardAnn]

It took me a total of 102 days to complete my additional driver's license upgrade. The first week was spent on registration and medical checkup, followed by over ten days of studying for the theory test (Subject 1). Subject 2 was the most challenging—I spent two hours daily at the training ground for 25 days straight, practicing maneuvers like reverse parking and shifting. Subject 3 was easier, with just 5 days to master the road test, and Subject 4 was a breeze. Here’s a tip: Check the appointment queue on the local DMV website in advance and choose less crowded time slots to save up to two weeks. The training vehicle at the driving school also matters—a good articulated car with power steering makes learning much faster.

[AutumnMarie]

According to the new driving test regulations, I've done the math: the written test (Part 1) can be prepared in as little as 7 days. For the basic skills test (Part 2), you must complete at least 22 training hours before scheduling the exam. At 2 hours of practice per day, that's 11 days, but in reality, it takes about 20 days to become proficient. The road test (Part 3) requires a minimum of 15 training hours, so you'll need at least two weeks of practice. There's a mandatory 10-day waiting period between exams, plus time for registration and medical checks. All things considered, four months is a safer estimate. It's crucial to factor in buffer time for retakes—the failure rate for Part 2 is around 30%. By the way, you no longer need to return to your registered residence for additional license endorsements; you can now handle it in another location, saving a lot of time.