What are the requirements for upgrading from a B2 license to an A2 license?
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The requirements for upgrading from a B2 license to an A2 license are: The original permitted driving models A3 and B2 must have been held for more than one year, and there should be no record of accumulating 12 penalty points within one year. The age should be between 24 and 50 years old. The upgrade fee is the same as the initial test fee, and you must pass the Subject 1, Subject 2, and Subject 3 exams. The B2 license permits driving heavy-duty, medium-duty trucks or large, heavy, and medium-duty special operation vehicles. Heavy-duty or medium-duty trucks are mostly trucks. The A2 license allows driving tractor units, medium-sized buses, large trucks, small cars, small automatic transmission cars, low-speed trucks, and three-wheeled cars.
In my experience of upgrading from a B2 to an A2 license, the key is having sufficient driving time. You need to have driven a B2 vehicle for at least three years, meaning your driving experience must be long enough. Age also matters—you typically need to be over 24 years old to prove you're more mature. Additionally, your driving record should be clean, with no serious accidents or drunk driving incidents, to ensure safety. The physical examination is also crucial; your vision, hearing, and other aspects must meet the standards—don’t overlook this. Then comes the exam process: first, a written test on theory, covering traffic regulations and driving knowledge; followed by a road test where you’ll drive a tractor to assess your skills. The whole process takes about a month. Spend more time practicing, enroll in a reputable driving school, and you’ll be set. If you prepare well, it’s not difficult at all. Remember, accumulating experience is the core of upgrading your license—don’t rush it.