What are the requirements for upgrading from C1 to B2 in 2021?
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The requirements for upgrading from C1 to B2 include holding the C1 license for at least one year, with no full-point records in the most recent two scoring cycles, no drunk driving records, and no records of being primarily or fully responsible in a fatal accident. The applicant must also be between 21 and 50 years old to upgrade to a large truck B2 license. Additional information includes: Notes: Apply for the B2 driving license upgrade at the local vehicle management office in your registered residence. According to the 'Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses,' the types of driving licenses that can be upgraded in a temporary residence include small cars, small automatic transmission cars, low-speed trucks, three-wheeled cars, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, and light motorcycles. Therefore, the B2 driving license upgrade can only be processed at the vehicle management office in the driver's registered residence.
Last year, when I upgraded my driver's license from C1 to B2 by myself, the whole process wasn't too complicated but required meeting several key conditions. First, you must be at least 21 years old because a B2 license is for driving large trucks, and sufficient driving experience is necessary. Then, you need to have held a C1 license for at least one year—this waiting period is mandatory, and I had to wait that long before applying. Before applying, a comprehensive medical examination is required, covering vision, hearing, and physical coordination, costing just a few hundred yuan. Next, you enroll in a driving school for training, which includes theoretical classes and practical driving sessions, taking about two to three months. The key part is the exams: Subject 1 tests traffic regulations and theory, Subject 2 involves field tests like reversing into a parking space, Subject 3 is the actual road driving test, and Subject 4 covers safety and civility. Don’t forget to bring all necessary documents like your ID card and driver’s license copies—the driving school instructors will guide you step by step. The entire process cost me a few thousand yuan, but the job opportunities after getting a large vehicle license made it totally worth it. I recommend checking local driving school policies in advance to avoid getting stuck midway.
