How to Voluntarily Downgrade from A2 to C1 Driver's License?

[DiPeter]

Bring your ID card and driver's license to the local vehicle management office to directly apply for the downgrade procedure. Voluntarily downgrading from A2 to C1 does not require a new medical examination; simply fill out the application form and submit it to the staff. If downgrading due to health reasons, corresponding medical proof must be provided. Generally, downgrading a driver's license is much more convenient than upgrading. However, since upgrading is more complicated and requires retaking exams, it is essential to carefully consider before opting for a downgrade. The A2 driver's license permits driving tractor-trailers, which can tow heavy and medium full trailers/semi-trailers. Here, I need to explain what a trailer is. Trailers are divided into two types: full trailers and semi-trailers. A full trailer bears its total weight entirely, while a semi-trailer shares part of its total weight with the towing vehicle. Only drivers holding an A2 license can operate such tractor-trailers; even those with an A1 license cannot drive them. To downgrade an A2 driver's license, visit the local vehicle management office with your ID card and driver's license. Note the following: 1. Downgrading from A2 will result in either a B1 or B2 license. The A2 license corresponds to tractor-trailers, the B1 license to medium-sized buses, and the B2 license to large trucks. Other vehicle types that an A2 license holder can drive include: B1 (medium-sized buses), B2 (large trucks), C1 (small cars), C2 (small automatic transmission cars), C3 (low-speed trucks), C4 (three-wheeled vehicles), and M (wheeled self-propelled machinery). Article 68 of the new traffic regulations stipulates that drivers holding licenses for large buses, tractor-trailers, city buses, medium-sized buses, or large trucks must have their highest permitted driving qualification revoked under the following circumstances, and they must apply for a downgrade within 30 days: 1. Being involved in a fatal traffic accident and bearing equal or greater responsibility, without constituting a crime. 2. Accumulating 12 penalty points in one scoring cycle. 3. Failing to undergo inspection for three consecutive scoring cycles. A driver's license, officially known as a motor vehicle driving license, is a legal document required for operating motor vehicles. Driving a motor vehicle requires specific skills. Without these skills, driving recklessly can lead to accidents. Generally, unlicensed individuals are not allowed to drive on public roads. For those who have mastered safe driving techniques, the document permitting them to drive is the "driver's license," which serves as a "certificate of permission." The permission to drive is granted through the issuance of a driver's license. This indicates that obtaining a driver's license is a formal process that must be administered by a designated authority. Internationally, a driver's license is defined as "a document issued by the competent authority permitting the holder to drive a motor vehicle." In China, a driver's license is defined as a legal document issued to individuals who have learned and mastered traffic regulations and driving skills, passed the relevant tests, and are permitted to drive specific types of motor vehicles.