What are the requirements for upgrading from a C license to a B license?
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C1 license holders who wish to upgrade to a B2 license must have held the C1 license for at least 1 year, with no record of accumulating 12 penalty points in the current and previous scoring cycles. To upgrade to a B2 license, the C1 license must have been held for at least 3 years, and there should be no record of accumulating 12 penalty points in the 3 scoring cycles prior to the application. Additional information is as follows: 1. Additional Information: To apply for an increase in the medium-sized bus driving category, the applicant must have held a license for driving city buses, large trucks, small cars, small automatic transmission cars, low-speed trucks, or three-wheeled vehicles for more than three years, with no record of accumulating 12 penalty points in the three most recent consecutive scoring cycles before application. 2. Tractor Driving Category: To apply for an increase in the tractor driving category, the applicant must have held a license for driving medium-sized buses or large trucks for more than three years, or have held a license for driving large buses for more than one year, with no record of accumulating 12 penalty points in the three most recent consecutive scoring cycles before application.
I've been quite interested in this recently, upgrading from a C license to a B license is really not easy. First, you must have held a C license for at least one year—no exceptions if the time isn't up. There's also a strict age requirement; you must be at least 21 years old to qualify. A physical examination is mandatory, with good vision, normal hearing, and overall health, as driving larger vehicles demands quicker reflexes. The exam part is a bit more complicated—you'll need to retake all four sections (Subjects 1 to 4), covering both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The field driving test has higher standards for larger vehicles, so extra practice is essential. Your driving record shouldn't have any serious violations, like drunk driving, or you're out of luck. Budget a few thousand yuan for the fees, plus about a month of time investment. While a B license opens up more job opportunities, the safety responsibilities are greater. I recommend finding a reputable driving school—don't cut corners and risk problems just to save money.
