What are the requirements for upgrading from a Class C to a Class A driver's license?
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C license cannot be directly upgraded to an A license. You must first upgrade to a B license before applying for an A license upgrade. Requirements for upgrading from a C to a B license: To upgrade from a C to a B2 license, you must have held the C license for at least one year, with no record of accumulating 12 penalty points in the most recent scoring cycle before the upgrade. To upgrade from a C to a B1 license, you must have held a Class C driver's license for at least three years, with no record of accumulating 12 penalty points in the two most recent consecutive scoring cycles before the upgrade. Additionally, you must have no record of drunk driving, no record of being primarily or fully responsible in a fatal accident, and be between 21 and 50 years old. Requirements for upgrading from a B to an A license: The requirements for upgrading from a B to an A license are similar to those for upgrading from a C to a B license. To upgrade to an A3 license, you must have held a B license for at least one year; for an A2 license, at least three years; and for an A1 license, at least five years. Additionally, there is a requirement of not exceeding 12 penalty points in the corresponding period.
I've been driving small cars for many years, and later I thought about upgrading to a large passenger vehicle license, which is called an additional license. It's quite complicated. First, you must be at least 24 years old—this rule isn't arbitrary, as driving large vehicles requires sufficient maturity. Second, you need to have held your current Class C license for several years, say at least three, with no record of accumulating 12 penalty points during that period—things like speeding must be avoided. You also need to ensure no major accidents, as safety always comes first. The exam process is even more troublesome: the theoretical part tests details of traffic laws, while the practical part requires passing various large vehicle driving tests—maneuvers like turning and reversing are much harder than with small cars. I recommend consulting a proper driving school in advance and preparing with practice, spending extra time to get familiar with the feel of large vehicles. Don’t rush; take it step by step—safety is more important, and if you fail, you’ll have to wait longer. The whole process is tough, but the sense of achievement after success is truly rewarding.
