How many subjects are required to upgrade from a C2 to a C1 driver's license?
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C2 upgrading to C1 requires passing four subjects, which means retaking all four subjects (Subjects 1 to 4) for the C1 vehicle type. A C2 driver's license is a type of driving permit that only allows the holder to drive small and micro automatic passenger vehicles, as well as light and micro automatic cargo vehicles. C1 driver's license test: The test subjects include four items: traffic regulations and related knowledge, field driving, road driving, and safe and civilized driving knowledge. Passing standards: Traffic regulations and related knowledge (Subject 1) — Written test, full score of 100, passing score is 90 or above. Field driving (Subject 2) — On-site, actual vehicle. Minimum passing score is 80, below 80 is a fail. Road driving (Subject 3) — Highway or simulated site, actual vehicle. Full score is 100, must achieve 90 or above to pass. Safe and civilized driving knowledge — Written test, questions mainly in the form of case studies, pictures, animations, etc. Question types include true/false, single-choice, and multiple-choice, totaling 50 questions. Full score is 100, passing score is 90.
As a new driver who just upgraded to a C1 license last year, I can clearly tell you that you only need to retake two subjects. According to regulations, upgrading from C2 to C1 is considered a license upgrade, so you don’t need to retake the theoretical exams (Subject 1 and Subject 4). However, you must pass Subject 2 (driving test on the closed course) and Subject 3 (road test). The most critical part is the hill start in Subject 2—this is the infamous 'death trap' unique to manual transmission, where nine out of ten failures are due to stalling. Make sure to practice clutch and throttle coordination beforehand. I’ve seen many people fail on the spot because they stalled during semi-clutch operation. Also, for Subject 3, avoid looking down at the gearshift during gear changes, and focus on handling sudden road situations. The whole process can be completed in as little as two weeks if you’re quick.
