What needs to be done after the C1 probation period expires?
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C1 driver's license does not require any action after the probation period expires. You only need to renew it within 90 days before the six-year validity period ends. The driving scope of a C1 driver's license includes small and micro passenger vehicles, light and micro cargo vehicles; light, small, and micro special-purpose vehicles; and small passenger vehicles with a seating capacity of 9 or fewer people. C1 driver's license holders cannot drive: large buses, tractors, city buses, medium-sized buses, large trucks, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, light motorcycles, wheeled self-propelled machinery, trolleybuses, and trams. Additionally, C1 license holders cannot drive vehicles with more than 9 seats or trucks with a total length exceeding 6 meters. Age requirements: The minimum age limit for a C1 driver's license is 18 years old, and there is no upper age limit. However, applicants aged 70 or older must pass tests for memory, judgment, and reaction abilities.
I just passed my C1 probationary period and remembered to go to the DMV for some procedures. After one year of probation, if there are no major violations, such as not accumulating 12 penalty points, the license will automatically convert to the regular version. However, you still need to visit the DMV in person to check for any outstanding violations and pay fines before renewing the license. I went last month, spent half a day queuing and filling out forms, and after the staff confirmed everything was in order, they issued me a new license with a sticker on it. Afterward, don’t forget to maintain your license regularly, such as checking your points status annually, avoiding speeding or drunk driving, or else even the regular period can become problematic. I recommend handling this early to avoid expiration issues and enjoy driving with peace of mind. The longer you drive, the more you’ll realize safety comes first—the probationary period is just the beginning, and the real test lies ahead. Learn more defensive driving techniques.
