How to Upgrade from a Car Driver's License to a Large Vehicle Driver's License?
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To upgrade, you need to meet the requirements and register for the additional driving test at a local driving school. Below are the relevant details about the additional driving test: 1. Laws and Regulations: According to Article 40 of the 'Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses,' first-time applicants for a motor vehicle driver's license or those applying to add a permitted vehicle type must schedule the second subject test. 2. Required Documents: 'Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form,' the driver's identity proof (original and copy), the motor vehicle driver's license (original and copy), 'Motor Vehicle Driver Physical Condition Certificate,' and six recent passport-sized, white-background, color front-facing photos (glasses required for those with myopia), with the head occupying about two-thirds of the photo length.
When I upgraded from a car driver's license to a large vehicle license, I first made sure that my C1 license had been held for at least one year with no traffic violations. Then, I enrolled at a designated driving school, where they arranged comprehensive training: the theoretical part included additional knowledge points such as traffic rules for large vehicles and emergency accident handling. The practical training focused on practicing reversing, parallel parking, and load balancing. The exam was divided into two steps: first, the theoretical test required a score of at least 80 to proceed to the skills road test. The examiner was very strict, paying special attention to turning safety and night driving. The entire process took me two months, and I found a well-reputed driving instructor for tutoring. I practiced daily for two weeks beforehand and passed on the first attempt. The cost was around two thousand yuan, including medical check-up and training fees. The policies might be more simplified now, so I recommend regularly checking updates on the local traffic management bureau's website and not believing in shortcuts found online.
