What are the requirements for upgrading from a C1 driver's license to a B1?
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Yes. According to regulations, you can upgrade to a B1 license after holding a C1 license for more than three years. The requirements for upgrading are as follows: Hold a C1 license for more than three years; No record of full penalty points in the last two scoring cycles, no record of drunk driving, and no record of being primarily or fully responsible in a fatal accident; Age between 21 and 50 years old; height above 155 cm. What is a C1 driver's license: It is a type of motor vehicle driver's license code. The C1 license allows driving small and micro passenger vehicles, light and micro cargo vehicles; light, small, and micro special-purpose vehicles; and small passenger vehicles with a seating capacity of 9 or fewer people. Age requirements for application: The minimum age for a C1 license is 18 years old, with no upper age limit. However, applicants aged 70 or above must pass tests for memory, judgment, and reaction abilities.
Upgrading from a C1 to a B1 driver's license involves quite a few detailed requirements. I must be at least 20 years old and have held the C1 license for at least one year. Physical condition is crucial—my vision needs to be 5.0 or better, and color blindness/weakness tests are mandatory. I’ve already checked this at an eye hospital. The test consists of three parts: Subject 1 is a 100-question theory exam on traffic rules, and I need to score at least 90 after reviewing the question bank to pass; Subject 2 is a field driving test, including tasks like reverse parking and hill starts—it took me two weeks of practice to get the hang of it; Subject 3 is the actual road test in a medium-sized vehicle, where the examiner is very strict. I recommend finding a reliable driving school for training, which costs around 1,500 RMB, excluding registration fees. Additionally, I must ensure no record of drunk driving or serious accidents in the past year. After upgrading to B1, I can drive passenger vehicles with up to 19 seats, which will make travel more convenient for me, but the whole process requires patience.
