How to Upgrade from a C License to a B License?
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Upgrading from a C-class driver's license to a B-class driver's license requires passing four exams: Subject 1, Subject 2, Subject 3, and Subject 4. Subject 1 covers traffic laws and regulations, Subject 2 tests driving skills for the specific vehicle type, Subject 3 is a practical driving test, and Subject 4 is a theoretical knowledge test on driving. The conditions for upgrading from a C license to a B license are: 1. To upgrade from a C license to a B1 license, you must have held the C license for at least three years and have no record of accumulating 12 penalty points in any of the last three scoring cycles before applying. To upgrade from a C license to a B2 license, you must have held the C license for at least one year and have no record of accumulating 12 penalty points in the current scoring cycle and the one immediately before applying. 2. The upgrade application must be submitted at the vehicle management office in the jurisdiction where the C license was originally issued.
My experience of upgrading from a C license to a B license went relatively smoothly. First, I submitted an application at the vehicle management office, where they mentioned that I needed to have held the C license for over a year—which I just met. Then, I enrolled in a formal driving school, spending some time studying theory and driving skills, especially practicing the road test multiple times until I got the hang of it. During the exams, the theory test (Subject 1) wasn’t hard—I passed by practicing mock questions. Subject 2 involved on-site driving tests like reverse parking and parallel parking. Subject 3, the actual road test, was the most nerve-wracking, with an examiner monitoring turns and braking. After passing Subject 4 on safety knowledge, I received my license. The whole process took about two months, and the cost varied by driving school—I spent over 3,000 yuan, mostly on training. Remember to get your vision checked in advance to avoid delays. After upgrading, I could drive larger vehicles, but I had to follow road rules strictly.
