How to Upgrade from C1 to B1 Driver's License?
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The requirements for upgrading from a C1 to a B1 driver's license: The upgrade process is similar to the initial test, requiring passing the same three exams: Theory (Subject 1), Practical Skills (Subject 2), and Road Test (Subject 3). It is recommended to directly contact the local Vehicle Management Office to obtain a list of driving schools that offer upgrade services. The test must be taken at the location of your household registration. The issuing location of your original driver's license and the upgrade location must be the same. If your original license was not issued in the upgrade location, you need to first transfer your license back to the Vehicle Management Office in the upgrade location. To transfer your license, bring your ID card (temporary residence permit), driver's license, and 4-8 color ID photos with a white background to the Vehicle Management Office in the transfer location. Driver's license levels: A1: Large buses and A3, B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, M A2: Tractor trucks and B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, M A3: City buses and C1, C2, C3, C4 B1: Medium-sized buses and C1, C2, C3, C4, M (Medium-sized buses refer to those with fewer than 19 seats, such as minibuses and vans) B2: Large trucks and C1, C2, C3, C4, M C1: Small cars and C2, C3 (Small cars refer to passenger vehicles with fewer than 9 seats, such as sedans) C2: Small automatic transmission cars C3: Low-speed trucks and C4 C4: Three-wheeled cars C5: Small automatic transmission passenger cars for the disabled (referring to five categories of people: those with right lower limb disabilities, lower limb disabilities, hearing impairments, missing right thumb, or finger end defects) D: Regular three-wheeled motorcycles and E E: Regular two-wheeled motorcycles and F F: Light motorcycles M: Wheeled self-propelled machinery N: Trolleybuses P: Trams
To upgrade from a C1 driver's license to a B1 license, I've been through this process, and here's the complete procedure. First, you must have held a C1 license for at least 3 years with no major traffic violations. Next, go to the vehicle management office or a designated hospital for a physical exam, checking basic conditions like vision and hearing. Only after passing can you apply. Then, enroll in a driving school—make sure it's a reputable one. Training includes both theory and practical lessons. The theory test (Subject 1) requires studying traffic laws and safety knowledge, while the practical part covers Subject 2 (yard driving), Subject 3 (road test), and special items for medium-sized buses, like reversing and parking. After passing all these, you'll need to take Subject 4 on safety and civilized driving knowledge. The whole process takes several months, with costs varying by region and school—ranging from a few thousand to over ten thousand yuan. I recommend preparing early and not rushing; the tests can be challenging. After upgrading, you can drive small and medium-sized buses, making long trips or side jobs easier, but always remember to follow traffic rules—safety first.
