How long does it take to upgrade to an A1 driver's license?
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Upgrading from a C license to an A1 license takes 6 years, while upgrading from a B2 license to an A1 license takes 5 years. To upgrade from a B license to an A1 license, you must have held a driver's license for at least 5 years. For upgrading from an A2 license to an A1 license, a minimum of 2 years of driving experience is required. To apply for an upgrade to a tractor driving category, you must have held a medium-sized bus or large truck driving qualification for at least 3 years, and a large bus driving qualification for at least 1 year. Additionally, you must not have accumulated 12 penalty points in any of the last three scoring cycles prior to application. The full name of a driver's license is a motor vehicle driving license, which is a legally required certification for motor vehicle drivers. Driving a motor vehicle requires certain skills, and lacking these skills may lead to traffic accidents if driving recklessly. Driving without a license is prohibited.
Last year when I upgraded to an A1 driver's license, the whole process took about 5 months to complete. I'm the kind of person who takes things seriously, but still had to queue for training and exams. First, let's talk about the basic requirements - you need to have held a B2 license for at least 2 years to qualify. After registration, the medical check took a week, then came the training phase: 15 days of theory classes with lots of material to memorize, mainly traffic rules; the practical driving training took over two months, primarily practicing driving large vehicles and simulating various road conditions. The exams were the toughest part - passed the theory test on first attempt, but the practical test scheduling got delayed due to peak season crowds, almost dragging the process to half a year. Generally speaking, the duration depends on your free time and the driving school's efficiency - I've seen some people finish in 3 months, while more laid-back individuals take longer. My advice is to research driving school reputations in advance and avoid registering during peak periods to save time.
