How to upgrade from C1 to B2 driver's license?
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C1 driver's license upgrade to B2 examination process: Upgrading from C1 to B2 requires retaking all exams starting from Subject 1. The contents of Subjects 1, 3, and 4 remain unchanged, which are theoretical test, road test, and safe civilized driving test respectively. As for Subject 2, it includes: stake test, slope fixed-point parking and starting, parallel parking, single-plank bridge crossing, curve driving, right-angle turning, narrow gate passing, continuous obstacle passing, bumpy road driving, narrow road U-turning, as well as simulated highway driving, continuous sharp turns on mountain roads, tunnel driving, rain (fog) weather driving, slippery road driving, and emergency situation handling. Requirements for upgrading C1 driver's license to B2 driver's license: Age between 20 and 60 years old; height not less than 155cm; holding C1 driver's license for at least 1 year; no record of 12 penalty points in current scoring cycle or the immediately preceding one; visual acuity must reach 5.0 or above on the logarithmic visual acuity chart; no record of drunk driving or being primarily responsible for traffic accidents causing casualties while holding C1 license.
Last year, I upgraded my driver's license from C1 to B2, and the whole process took about three months. The C1 license must be held for at least one year, and the applicant must be between 20 and 60 years old, with no major accidents in the past year. I first registered at a nearby driving school, paying a fee of around four to five thousand yuan, which included the registration and material costs. Then, I underwent a simple medical check-up, mainly focusing on vision and hearing tests. The driving school arranged theoretical courses, which were more comprehensive than those for C1, covering topics like enhanced traffic rules and truck driving basics. I used an app to practice questions and attended live lectures by the driving school instructor on WeChat, studying for about two hours daily. Next came the practical training—the school's vehicles were much larger, with the main challenges being parking and hill starts. The instructor patiently guided me through four or five sessions. On the exam day, there was a computer-based test for Subject 1, a field test for Subject 2, and an on-road test for Subject 3. If you failed any part, you could retake it once. Though exhausting, the process was worthwhile—I learned to drive a truck safely, and now it’s much more convenient for work deliveries.
Upgrading to a B2 license mainly involves three simple steps. Prerequisites: hold a C1 license for over a year, be at least 20 years old, and pass a physical exam. Step 1: Enrollment – Choose a reliable driving school, bring your ID and C1 license to pay the fee, which takes about 1-2 days. Step 2: Study and exams – Theory test (Subject 1) is similar to C1 but with more questions; practice extensively using apps like 'Driving Test Prep'. For Subject 2 (practical yard test), focus on reversing and hill starts with a truck; instructors will share tips. Subject 3 (road test) checks steering and braking. Typically takes a month to complete, with immediate results; if failed, retake after two weeks. Final step: License issuance – Wait about 10 days for your new license after passing. The entire process costs around ¥4,000 and takes 1-2 months, faster than directly obtaining a B2. Master the skills thoroughly—safety comes first, don’t rush.
