How many days after converting from C1 to C2 can you schedule the exam?
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It generally takes about a week to convert from C1 to C2, and you can schedule the exam once the process is completed. Changing from a C1 to a C2 license is considered a downgrade. During the process, you need to visit the traffic management office to fill out a downgrade confirmation form and sign it. If you are still preparing for the first subject exam, you can negotiate with the driving school to change the relevant procedures and pay any additional fees to switch to applying for a C2 license. Below are the differences between C1 and C2: Permitted vehicle types: A C1 license allows driving all vehicle types under C2, C3, and C4, as well as mini and small passenger cars, light and mini cargo trucks, and light and mini operational vehicles. A C2 license does not permit driving operational vehicles, and mini or small passenger/cargo vehicles can only be driven if they are automatic transmission. Additionally, C3 and C4 vehicles cannot be driven with a C2 license. Exam difficulty: The exam subjects for C1 and C2 are the same. In terms of difficulty, since automatic transmission C2 vehicles do not have a clutch, the operation is simpler than C1.
I've been driving manual transmission cars for over a decade, and recently upgraded to automatic transmission C2 license. There's no mandatory waiting period after the conversion - traffic regulations allow direct exam scheduling. But when test slots are tight, you might need to wait 3-5 days to secure a spot. In my case, I waited just one week and completed the test smoothly. The automatic transmission test is much simpler than manual, eliminating clutch operations and making starts/stops more fluid. I recommend checking test slot availability on the traffic management app and booking ASAP. Use the waiting time to review traffic signs - safety first is paramount. Even if you can test immediately, ensure you've practiced enough. Since upgrading, driving has become more effortless, especially in city traffic jams.
