How to get a C1 license after obtaining a C2 license?
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C2 to C1 license upgrade requires retaking all tests. C1 license test includes: Four test subjects: traffic regulations and related knowledge, field driving, road driving, and safe civilized driving knowledge. Passing standards: Traffic regulations and related knowledge (Subject 1) - written test, full score of 100, passing score of 90 or above. Field driving (Subject 2) - on-site, actual vehicle. Minimum score of 80 required, below 80 is failing. Road driving (Subject 3) - highway or simulated site, actual vehicle. Full score of 100, must achieve 90 or above to pass. Safe civilized driving knowledge - written test, questions mainly in the form of cases, pictures, and animations. Question types include true/false, single-choice, and multiple-choice, totaling 50 questions. Full score of 100, passing score of 90.
Last year, I obtained my C2 driver's license, and driving an automatic transmission car was quite easy. But now, I want to try the more exciting feel of a manual transmission. So, I went to consult a local driving school. The instructor said that upgrading from C2 to C1 requires an additional driving license process. The procedure involves enrolling in manual transmission training and retaking the second and third driving tests, as they assess clutch control and starting skills specific to manual transmissions. If your basics are good, you might not need to retake the first test, but it depends on local policies. When learning manual transmission, I found the coordination between the clutch and accelerator to be the most challenging part, but it gets smoother with practice. The cost is roughly two to three thousand yuan, taking about two to three weeks, so it's advisable to plan your time in advance to avoid affecting work. After upgrading, you'll have more driving options, such as driving a fuel-efficient manual transmission car or finding it easier to take on jobs. But don’t rush—safety first.
