How to Upgrade from B2 to A1 License?

[DeQuinn]

B2 to A1 license upgrade requires the primary condition that the applicant must be between 26 and 50 years old. It is necessary to have held a B2 driver's license for more than five years and not have accumulated 12 penalty points in any of the five consecutive scoring cycles prior to the application.

[LeDylan]

To obtain an A1 license, you must meet several strict requirements: age must be at least 26, and you must currently hold a B license or A2 license. The most critical factor is heavy vehicle driving experience—you need 5 years of actual driving records. If you previously drove articulated vehicles with an A2 license, the waiting period can be reduced by 3 years. Don’t accumulate 12 penalty points within 3 months before applying, and any history of drunk or drug-impaired driving is absolutely disqualifying. You’ll need to complete full training at a driving school again, retake the theoretical exam, and master large bus operations during the 56-hour practical training, including cornering and lane positioning. The test still consists of the three standard parts—theory, yard test, and road test—but the large bus exam adds a 40cm narrow gate on a slope start, which is particularly challenging for handling skills.