What are the requirements for upgrading from a C1 to a B1 driver's license?
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Requirements for upgrading to a B1 license are as follows: Hold a C1 license for more than three years; No full-point records 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; height above 155 cm. Driver's license physical examination requirements are as follows: Motor vehicle drivers aged 70 and above (including 70) should undergo an annual physical examination, while those under 70 do not need to. What is a C1 driver's license: A C1 driver's license is one of the codes for motor vehicle driver's licenses. The scope of a C1 license includes small and micro passenger vehicles, light and micro cargo vehicles; light, small, and micro special operation vehicles; small passenger vehicles with seating capacity of 9 or fewer. Application age: The minimum age for a C1 driver's license is 18, with no upper age limit. However, applicants aged 70 and above must pass tests for memory, judgment, and reaction abilities.
When I was preparing to upgrade from a C1 to a B1 driver's license, I specifically consulted with a driving school instructor to understand the requirements. The age must be 21 or older, which I barely met. Additionally, I needed to hold a C1 license for at least one year, which I had just passed. The medical examination was crucial—I had to go to the hospital to check my vision, hearing, and neurological condition, ensuring no issues like epilepsy or high blood pressure. Passing the exams was also essential, including retaking the theoretical knowledge test and the practical road test, where I had to master the operation techniques of a medium-sized bus. The whole process took me several months of practice and preparation to ensure a clean driving record with no major accidents. Although it was a bit of a hassle, this was the necessary process to legally drive a medium-sized bus.
