What are the requirements for upgrading from a C1 to a B2 license?

[OLilliana]

C1 to B2 driver's license upgrade requirements: 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 penalty points in the current scoring cycle or 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 being primarily responsible for a traffic accident causing casualties while holding a C1 license. Additionally, an upgrade examination must be passed. The examination process for upgrading from a C1 to a B2 driver's license: Upgrading from C1 to B2 requires retaking the exams starting from Subject 1. The contents of Subject 1, Subject 3, and Subject 4 remain unchanged, which are theoretical test, road test, and safe and civilized driving test, respectively. As for Subject 2, it includes stake test, hill start, parallel parking, single-plank bridge, curve driving, right-angle turn, narrow gate, continuous obstacles, bumpy road, narrow road U-turn, as well as simulated highway, continuous sharp mountain curves, tunnel, rain (fog) weather, slippery road, and emergency handling.

[GarrettAnn]

As someone who has gone through the process of upgrading a driver's license, I believe there are several essential points when upgrading from C1 to B2. First, you must be over 20 years old, as many people around me were too young to qualify. Secondly, you must have held a C1 license for at least one year, with no accidents resulting in 12 penalty points during that period, which tests your driving habits. When I upgraded, I found the medical examination to be crucial—your vision and hearing must meet the standards, and you need to spend time preparing for both the theoretical and practical driving tests. The entire process takes about three months and costs over a thousand yuan. However, after obtaining the B2 license, job opportunities increase significantly when driving large trucks. That said, you need to be extra cautious while driving due to the vehicle's weight, which makes accidents more likely. I recommend checking the details with a driving school in advance to avoid being misled.

[StReagan]

Upgrading from C1 to B2 is straightforward, but you must meet the age and driving experience requirements first—being over 20 years old and holding a C1 license for at least one year are mandatory. Next, pass the medical exam; failing the vision test means disqualification. The theory test is similar to C1 but covers deeper topics, such as load regulations for heavy trucks. The road test is crucial, focusing on challenging maneuvers like reverse parking and hill starts. I’ve seen people fail twice due to nerves, wasting both time and money. After upgrading, prioritize safe driving—operating heavy trucks carries greater responsibility. It’s advisable to find a good instructor and take multiple mock tests before hitting the road.

[JulianaMarie]

I'm a young guy just looking to upgrade to a B2 license. After checking the requirements, it's basically like this: must be at least 20 years old, have held a C1 license for over a year. Also need to get a medical check-up to make sure you're physically fit, then take both a theory and practical test. The theory questions are a bit tough, covering rules for large trucks, and the practical test requires you to know how to drive big vehicles. It costs some money to upgrade, but it's worth it for easier job opportunities hauling cargo later. Don't forget to check your driving record—if you've had accidents, better not try yet, just keep driving safely for now.