Is it necessary to have three years of experience to upgrade from C1 to B2?
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C1 to B2 upgrade does not require three years of driving experience; holding a C1 driver's license for more than one year is sufficient. The additional conditions for upgrading are as follows: Age must be between 20 and 60 years old; Height must not be less than 155cm; No record of accumulating 12 penalty points in the current scoring cycle and the most recent scoring cycle before application; Visual acuity must meet or exceed 5.0 on the logarithmic visual acuity chart; No record of drunk driving or being primarily responsible for a traffic accident causing casualties while holding a C1 driver's license. Specific process for applying for a B2 driver's license: Apply to the vehicle management office for upgrading to a B2 driver's license; Fill out the application form, submit ID card and physical examination form, and provide the original copy of the current motor vehicle driver's license; Attend theoretical and practical exams as scheduled; Upon passing the exams, the new level driver's license will be issued by the applying vehicle management office within seven working days.
I just completed the upgrade from C1 to B2 driver's license. Personal experience confirms you must hold C1 license for at least 3 years before applying. After getting my C1 license, I waited patiently for three years before enrolling in driving school - had to be careful not to accumulate full penalty points during this period. The rules clearly state this requirement plus minimum age of 21, and I just met the standard at 22. The upgrade requires retaking the theory test, and since commercial vehicles are more complex to operate, waiting a few extra months to gain experience is safer. Recommend planning your timeline carefully - don't rush to apply early or you'll get rejected. The 3-year requirement is mandatory, just endure it and you'll be fine.
