What licenses can be added to a C2 license?
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C2 license holders can upgrade to any level of driving license, such as C1, B1, B2, etc. Below is relevant information about driving license upgrades: 1. Upgrade requirements: To upgrade a driving license, you must have a local household registration where you intend to upgrade, and the issuing authority of the license must also be local. If you do not have a local household registration and local license relationship, the upgrade will not be processed, and you must transfer the relationship. All types of driving licenses require the probationary period to be completed before an upgrade can be applied for. 2. Scoring cycle: After adding a permitted vehicle type and obtaining a new driving license, the validity period of the license will not be recalculated. Additionally, the scoring cycle always starts from the initial issuance date of the original license. It is important to note that during the probationary period after the upgrade, if the license has a record of 12 penalty points, the probationary permitted vehicle type driving qualification will be revoked.
I've had my C2 driver's license for almost a year now. Based on my experience at the driving school, you can directly upgrade to a C1 manual transmission license. You just need to enroll in the driving school for theoretical and practical exams, which cost around one to two thousand yuan, and prepare for about one or two weeks. If you've been driving automatic for a while and want to upgrade to manual, this is the most cost-effective option, allowing you to drive more types of vehicles. Additionally, after holding a C1 license for one year, you can further upgrade to a B2 license for large trucks, which is especially useful for those interested in transportation or truck driving jobs. However, you'll need to pass stricter exams, meet medical requirements, and have the necessary driving experience. My suggestion is to first get the C1 license and then consider the B-class licenses. Taking it step by step is safer and more reliable—don't rush for quick success.
I just got my C2 license half a year ago. As a young person, I feel there are quite a few options for license upgrades. The C1 manual transmission is the basic upgrade path—once you pass the test easily, you can drive manual cars without much cost. If you want to make money as a driver in the future, upgrading to a B2 license after holding C1 for one year to drive large trucks is a practical choice. For example, I plan to take the test next year to drive for Lalamove. I usually use my C2 for daily commuting, but upgrading isn’t just for fun—it can also improve job opportunities and personal skills. Community driving schools often offer discounted classes, so it’s worth checking them out for learning.
Having driven automatic transmission vehicles with a C2 license for years, I find the license upgrade path quite straightforward. The key is to first obtain a C1 manual transmission license, which has a high first-time pass rate. If you later want to drive trucks or buses, upgrading to a Class B license is also simple, but you must meet the required driving experience. Personal experience: I upgraded from C2 to C1 in one month, then to B2 for work needs, saving the hassle of starting from scratch while keeping costs within a reasonable range. In short, don't skip steps—safety first.
