What are the requirements for upgrading from C1 to B1 driver's license?
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The requirements for upgrading from C1 to B1 driver's license are: holding a C1 driver's license for more than three years, being between 21 and 50 years old, and not having a full-point deduction record in the current scoring cycle and the most recent scoring cycle before applying for the B1 license. Here are the relevant details: 1. After meeting the conditions, you can apply for the upgrade at the vehicle management office in your registered residence. According to regulations, the application for upgrading to a B1 license can only be processed at the vehicle management office in the driver's registered residence, so it cannot be done in a temporary residence. 2. After passing the tests for Subject One, Subject Two, and Subject Three, you can obtain a driver's license with a B1 endorsement. 3. It is important to note that there are some situations where you cannot apply for an upgrade, such as: causing a fatal traffic accident and bearing full or primary responsibility; driving under the influence of alcohol, etc.
I remember my brother also upgraded from C1 to B1 last year, and we shared a lot of experiences. You need to meet several hard requirements: the age must be at least 20 years old, and I just met the threshold when I applied. You must also hold a C1 license for at least one year, and the demerit points in the scoring cycle cannot exceed 12 points, otherwise you have to wait for the next cycle. The physical examination must be passed, with vision requirements of 5.0 for naked eyes or corrected vision, and color blindness is definitely not allowed. After registration, you need to retake the exams from Subject 1 to Subject 3, with Subject 2 adding items like passing through a width-limited gate and rapid gear shifting over 100 meters, which are much more complicated than when taking the C1 test. It is recommended to practice driving large vehicles in advance, as the steering wheel is much heavier than that of small cars. Our coach always said that beginners tend to make wide turns. The whole process takes about three months, and once you get the license, you can drive medium-sized buses with fewer than 19 seats.
A couple of days ago, I accompanied a friend to a driving school to inquire about upgrading the license. The instructor explained the requirements in detail. The basic threshold is between 20 and 60 years old, and the C1 license must have been held for at least one full year. It's particularly important to note that if there are records of drunk driving or speeding over 50% in the previous two scoring cycles, the application will definitely be rejected. A medical examination report must be brought along, focusing on vision, color discrimination, and physical integrity of limbs. The biggest change in the test content is in Subject 2, which now includes simulations of rainy and foggy weather, slippery roads, and other scenarios. The instructor mentioned that most students struggle with the simulated tunnel lighting usage section, so it's recommended to focus on practicing nighttime lighting operations. During the license upgrade period, the C1 license must be carried at all times, so that in case of a mistake during the road test, one can still continue to drive a car.
