How to Upgrade from C1 to D Driving License?
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Methods for license upgrade: 1. Application requirements: Those who have held a C1 driving license for more than three years and have no full-point records in the two most recent scoring cycles before application can apply for B1 (age 21-50); Those who have held a B1 driving license for more than five years and have no 12-point penalty records within three years (age 26-50) can apply for A1. 2. The following circumstances disqualify applicants: Being fully or primarily responsible for a fatal traffic accident; Driving under the influence of alcohol; Having records of drunk driving in the current scoring cycle and the three most recent scoring cycles before application; Having records of driving over 50% above the speed limit in the current scoring cycle and the three most recent scoring cycles before application, without the driving license being revoked.
Last year, I successfully upgraded my license to include category D, and the whole process wasn’t too troublesome. The hard requirement was having a C1 license for at least one year—otherwise, you couldn’t even apply. Next, I went to a hospital designated by the vehicle management office for a physical exam, mainly checking basic items like vision and hearing. If your vision isn’t great, you’ll need to wear glasses. After passing the physical, I enrolled in a category D course at a driving school to learn motorcycle theory and practical skills. The theory exam required memorizing a lot of traffic rules, and I’d recommend using a mobile app for efficient practice. The practical part was the most fun but also the most challenging—learning to balance and shift gears on a three-wheeled motorcycle. The instructors were generally quite thorough. The test had two parts: first, an on-site exam involving slalom and uphill driving, followed by a road test where you drive a loop. The pass rate wasn’t low as long as you stayed calm. It took me about a month and a half to get it done, and having the license made riding a motorcycle both convenient and cost-effective. Just practice more for safety, and don’t rush the test.
