What are the requirements for obtaining an A2 driver's license?
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A2 driver's license application requirements are as follows: Driving qualifications: 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 records in the last two consecutive scoring cycles before application; or have held an (A1) large passenger vehicle driving qualification for more than one year, with no full-point records in the last scoring cycle before application. Age requirements: Drivers aged between 24 and 50 years old can apply for an A2 driver's license upgrade at the vehicle management office in the region where their B driver's license was issued, by presenting their ID card, health certificate, and B driver's license.
I remember when I took my A2 license test, I was already 28 years old because the regulations required applicants to be at least 24 years old and under 50 years old. You must first hold a B1 or B2 license for more than two years before applying for an upgrade—this is called the basic requirement. The health certificate must also pass; I went to the hospital for a vision check to ensure no red-green color blindness and that my vision was within the normal range, otherwise driving would be too dangerous. The test is divided into three parts: the theoretical test memorizing a bunch of rules, the practical test for maneuvers like reversing into a parking space, and the road test simulating real traffic conditions. I think it's worth preparing by practicing large vehicle control more and finding a good coach. Nowadays, taking the test costs a few thousand bucks, but it's quite worthwhile—just don’t delay too long to avoid physical changes affecting the results.
