What are the requirements for upgrading from a C1 driver's license to a B2?
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C1 driver's license upgrading to B2 driver's license requires meeting the following conditions: age between 20 and 60 years old; height not less than 155cm; holding a C1 driver's license for more than 1 year; no record of accumulating 12 points in the current scoring cycle and the most recent scoring cycle before application; visual acuity must reach 5.0 or above on the logarithmic visual acuity chart; no record of drunk driving or causing a traffic accident with casualties and bearing primary responsibility while holding a C1 driver's license. The specific process for applying for a B2 driver's license: Apply to the vehicle management office for upgrading to a B2 driver's license. To apply for an additional permitted vehicle type, fill out the application form, submit the ID card and physical examination form, and provide the original copy of the held motor vehicle driver's license; participate in the theoretical and practical exams according to the appointment; the new-level driver's license will be issued by the applying vehicle management office within 7 working days after passing the exams. The examination process for upgrading from a C1 driver's license to a B2 driver's license: Upgrading from C1 to B2 requires starting from subject one again. The contents of subject one, subject three, and subject four remain unchanged, which are the theoretical exam, road test, and safe and civilized driving exam, respectively. As for subject two, it includes stake test, slope fixed-point parking and starting, parallel parking, passing a single-plank bridge, curve driving, right-angle turn, passing a limited-width gate, passing continuous obstacles, bumpy road driving, narrow road U-turn, as well as simulated highway driving, continuous sharp turns on mountain roads, tunnels, rain (fog) days, slippery roads, and emergency handling.
My experience upgrading from a C1 to a B2 driver's license highlighted key points: You must hold a C1 license for a full year, no less than 12 months; age must be at least 21, too young won't do; passing the physical is crucial—get a check-up first, normal vision and hearing are required; the test includes theory, field, and road exams—review traffic knowledge for the theory test, practice reversing and moving in the field test, and demonstrate safe operation in a real large vehicle for the road test; don't overlook the background check, as serious traffic violations can cause issues; for preparation, enroll in a reliable driving school, costing a few thousand for peace of mind—the whole process takes about a month. I passed on my first try and now earn double driving trucks, but remember, safety first—no shortcuts.
