What are the requirements for upgrading from C1 to A3?
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The requirements for upgrading from C1 to A3 are: 1. Be at least 21 years old; 2. For large vehicles, the height must be above 1.55 meters; 3. Must study in the place of residence, not in a temporary residence; 4. For urban buses (A3), corrected visual acuity must be 5.0; 5. Must have held a C1 driver's license for at least one year; 6. No record of accumulating 12 penalty points in a single scoring cycle. The process for upgrading from C1 to A3 driver's license: 1. Meet the standards and provide ID card, household registration, and 5 color ID photos with white background to a driving school with A3 training qualifications; 2. After the original driver's license is reviewed and approved, undergo legal training, pass the exam, then take the field driving test (pylon test), followed by the road test.
I've been driving for over 20 years and have guided countless students through the process of upgrading from C1 to A3. First, you must meet the age requirement, typically 20 years or older, depending on local regulations. You also need to have held a C1 license for at least one year with no record of drunk driving or major accidents. Next is the physical examination, which focuses on vision (at least 0.8), normal color vision, and the absence of conditions like heart disease. When applying, register at a driving school. The theoretical test emphasizes bus-specific rules, such as passenger safety and urban road regulations. The practical test involves challenging maneuvers like large vehicle reverse parking and hill starts, which are significantly more difficult than the C1 test. The entire process takes one to three months and costs around 3,000 to 4,000 RMB. After upgrading, you'll be qualified to drive buses with more job opportunities, but the responsibility is greater. I recommend honing basic skills in smaller vehicles before making the move.
