How to Upgrade from B2 to A2 Driver's License?
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After meeting all the requirements for upgrading to the corresponding driver's license, go to the vehicle management office to apply for the license upgrade procedure. Before going, you need to prepare the relevant materials. Undergo a physical examination at a qualified medical institution such as a secondary or higher-level hospital, township health center, community health service center, or health examination center, and obtain the physical examination report. Go to the service window of the vehicle management office, submit the relevant materials to the staff, and wait for the staff to review them before making the payment. First, participate in the relevant driver's license skill training, then schedule the exam, and after completing the exam, go to the license and certificate hall.
I just upgraded my B2 license to A2 last year, and the whole process wasn’t too difficult but had to be done step by step. First, you need to confirm you meet the basic requirements: age between 24 and 50, holding a B2 license for at least two years, and no more than 12 penalty points in the last three scoring cycles. Then, enroll in a formal driving school for additional training. I chose the one closest to my home, with tuition around ¥8,000, covering all courses from Subject 1 to Subject 3. Subject 1 is the theoretical test on traffic regulations, similar to the B2 exam but with different question focuses—I spent two weeks practicing the question bank before taking it. The hardest part of Subject 2 was reverse parking and hill starts, so I asked the instructor for an extra half-hour of practice each session. The most crucial part was Subject 3, where you drive a tractor-trailer to simulate long-distance driving, with tests on narrow-road U-turns and emergency braking. Once you pass all tests, you can exchange your license. The entire process took about three to four months, and after upgrading, driving a semi-truck feels completely different with the improved visibility.
