What are the requirements for upgrading from a C1 to a B1 license?
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The requirements for upgrading from a C1 to a B1 license are: 1. The C1 license must have been held for at least 3 years; 2. The applicant must be between 21 and 50 years old, with a height of at least 155cm; 3. No full-point penalty record in the last 3 scoring cycles before application; 4. The ID card, driver's license, and residential address information must be consistent. The process for upgrading from C1 to B1 is: 1. Apply for the B1 driving category upgrade at the local vehicle management office of the household registration area; 2. Fill out the application form, submit the ID card and physical examination form, and provide the current motor vehicle driver's license; 3. Attend the theoretical and practical exams as scheduled; 4. The new driver's license will be issued by the applying vehicle management office within 7 working days after passing the exams.
To apply for upgrading to a B1 license, you must hold a C1 license for at least one year. As a veteran driver with twenty years of experience, I understand this requirement is mainly to help you accumulate experience driving small vehicles on the road. You must be at least 18 years old and in good health, with a medical examination at a designated hospital confirming good vision, normal hearing, and no high blood pressure issues. The examination part is crucial: the theory test covers traffic rules, which are more complex than the C1 test and include passenger requirements for medium-sized buses; the practical test requires familiarity with handling larger vehicles, such as gear shifting and turning habits. Ensure your driving record is clean—no DUI or serious traffic violations—otherwise, you won’t pass the review. Don’t rush into the test; first, gain stability with your C1 license. Safety always comes first, and driving a bus carries great responsibility!
I just completed my additional driver's license and want to share my experience. For the C1 upgrade, you need to have held the license for at least one year and be over 18 years old - it's not too difficult. The medical check is crucial, as your vision must meet the standard; otherwise, driving medium-sized vehicles could be dangerous. The test consists of a written exam and a road test. For the written part, focus on memorizing bus safety knowledge. For the road test, I practiced turning and braking multiple times at the driving school to get used to the greater inertia. I recommend reviewing theoretical knowledge in advance and bringing your ID card and original driver's license when registering at the DMV. The whole process takes about two months to complete, and spending some money on a training course makes it easier to pass. Don't underestimate these requirements - they're all designed to prevent new drivers from losing control after impulsive upgrades.
