How many years of holding a B2 license is required to apply for an A2 license?
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You must hold a B2 driver's license for more than three years before you can apply for an A2 license. Legal regulations for upgrading a driver's license: If you already hold a motor vehicle driver's license and wish to apply for an additional permitted driving category, you must not have accumulated 12 penalty points in the current scoring cycle or the most recent scoring cycle before the application. For applying to upgrade to medium-sized buses, tractor-trailers, or large buses, the following additional regulations apply: Applying to upgrade to medium-sized buses: You must have held a license for city buses, large trucks, small cars, small automatic transmission cars, low-speed trucks, or three-wheeled vehicles for at least three years, and must not have accumulated 12 penalty points in the three most recent consecutive scoring cycles before the application. Applying to upgrade to tractor-trailers: You must have held a license for medium-sized buses or large trucks for at least three years, or have held a license for large buses for at least one year, and must not have accumulated 12 penalty points in the three most recent consecutive scoring cycles before the application. Applying to upgrade to large buses: You must have held a license for city buses, medium-sized buses, or large trucks for at least five years, or have held a license for tractor-trailers for at least two years, and must not have accumulated 12 penalty points in the five most recent consecutive scoring cycles before the application.
I remember driving for several years after getting my B2 license before considering upgrading to an A2. According to regulations, you need to have held a B2 license for at least five years, but it's not just about waiting for the time to pass—you also need to ensure you haven't had any major traffic violations or accidents during that period. When I first started driving a small truck, I lacked experience, but over those five years, I gradually learned the ropes, mastering skills like loading/unloading and long-distance driving before daring to apply for the A2 test. The test itself is quite challenging, covering maneuvers like reversing and coupling trailers, so don’t rush into it—wait until you’ve gained enough experience for safety’s sake. If you’ve just gotten your B2, start logging mileage and practicing your skills now. When the time comes, you’ll have a higher chance of success—safety always comes first.
