What are the requirements for upgrading from a C1 license to a B1 license?
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The requirements for upgrading from a C1 license to a B1 license are: 1. To upgrade to a B1 driver's license, you must have held a C1 license for at least 3 years; 2. The applicant must be between 21 and 50 years old, with a height of at least 155 cm; 3. No full-point penalty record in the last 3 scoring cycles before application; 4. The information on ID card, driver's license, and address must be consistent. The materials required for upgrading from a C1 to a B1 driver's license are as follows: 1. Application form for motor vehicle driver's license; 2. Original motor vehicle driver's license; 3. Original and photocopy of the applicant's identity proof; 4. Medical certificate issued by a county-level or higher medical institution or a military regiment-level or higher medical institution; 5. Eight recent color front-facing photos of the driver with a white background, bareheaded, and the head occupying two-thirds of the length.
I recently upgraded my driver's license from C1 to B1, and I'm really excited! Remember, you need to have held a C1 license for at least 3 years. I've been driving for 5 years with no issues, and the age requirement is 21 or older—I just had my birthday so I qualified. The medical check-up is crucial; don't take the vision and hearing tests lightly. My advice is to get a pre-check at the hospital to ensure everything goes smoothly. The exam has four parts: first, a written theory test—I reviewed traffic regulations; then, a field practice where you need to master reversing and turning; a road test for actual driving; and finally, a simulation of emergency situations. After the upgrade, I can drive medium-sized buses, making it more convenient to help friends or tour groups. The whole process took two months, and consistent practice was key. Sharing my experience to help others avoid pitfalls.
