What are the requirements for upgrading to an A2 driver's license?
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Upgrading to an A2 driver's license requires the following conditions: 1. Condition 1: Hold a "B1 medium-sized bus" or "B2 large truck" driving qualification for more than three years, with no full-point record in the last two scoring cycles before application. 2. Condition 2: Obtain an "A1 large bus" driving qualification for more than one year, with no full-point record in the last scoring cycle before application. 3. Condition 3: Drivers aged between 24 and 50 years old with a normally valid driver's license can apply to the local vehicle management office at their registered residence to add the permitted driving type.
When I upgraded from a B2 to an A2 license, I had to wait a full three-year holding period, mainly because you must have held it for three years before applying. During that time, I gained experience driving trucks. The age requirement was at least 24 years old, and I had just passed my birthday. The medical exam was a major hurdle—vision had to be at least 5.0, and they also tested reaction speed. The entire learning process involved enrolling in a driving school, reviewing traffic regulations for the theory test, and taking the road test in a bus, focusing on reversing and hill starts. It took me three or four months to complete. After passing, I realized safety is even more important because driving a large bus with an A2 license carries greater responsibility. Experience taught me these requirements aren’t arbitrary.
I'm just in my early 20s and thinking about preparing early to upgrade to an A2 driver's license. I heard the requirements are quite strict: first, you need to hold a B1 or B2 license for at least three years, and if the time isn't enough, you'll have to wait. The minimum age is 24, and I'm only 22, so I can wait. During the process, I need to self-study the theory, and online courses and videos have been a big help. Physical check-ups can't be ignored, like ensuring your eyesight meets the standards, and if you're worried about color blindness, you should get tested. After registering, you have to go to the exam center—both the theory and practical tests are tough, especially parallel parking, which requires lots of simulation practice, or you might fail and waste time. Overall, the whole process will probably take about a year to prepare.
