What are the requirements for an A2 driver's license?
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A2 driver's license application requirements are as follows: 1. An A2 driver's license cannot be obtained initially; it can only be acquired through an upgrade. The driver must have held a (B1) medium-sized bus or (B2) large truck driving qualification for more than three years, with no full-point record in the two most recent scoring cycles before application; or have held an (A1) large passenger vehicle driving qualification for more than one year, with no full-point record in the most recent scoring cycle before application. 2. Drivers aged between 24 and 50 years old must present their ID card, health certificate, and B driver's license at the vehicle management office in the region where the B driver's license was issued to apply for an upgrade to an A2 driver's license.
Last time when I accompanied my buddy to get his Class A2 license, I figured out the requirements: you must be at least 24 years old but not over 60, with a minimum height of 1.55 meters, and your vision must meet the standard (corrected to 5.0 if wearing glasses). Color vision must also be normal. The most crucial point is having held a Class B license for at least two years—my buddy had three years of driving experience from operating dump trucks before he qualified to apply. The test includes not just theory but also a practical exam where you have to maneuver a 16-meter semi-trailer in reverse parking—way more intense than the Class C license test. Even a simple 90-degree turn can make seasoned drivers break a sweat. If you're serious about getting this license, I’d recommend starting to practice at least six months in advance. After all, you’ll be hauling tens of tons of cargo on the road—no room for carelessness.
