What procedures are required to change from C1 to C2 after passing Subject 1?
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C1 to C2 license conversion is considered a downgrade, so no additional tests are required. You only need to visit the traffic management office to fill out a downgrade confirmation form. Before taking the Subject 1 test, you can negotiate with the driving school to change the relevant procedures and pay the additional fees to apply for a C2 license. The difference between C1 and C2 is that C1 allows driving both manual and automatic transmission vehicles, while C2 only permits driving automatic transmission vehicles. Therefore, after the license downgrade, the range of vehicles you can drive is significantly reduced. Below is relevant information: Driver's License: The full name of a driver's license is a motor vehicle driver's license, also known as a 'driving license.' It is a certificate required by law for individuals who operate motor vehicles. Driving a motor vehicle requires certain skills, and those lacking such skills may cause accidents if they drive recklessly. Generally, individuals cannot drive on public roads without a license. However, for those who have mastered safe driving techniques, the document that permits them to drive on roads is the 'driver's license.' This indicates that a driver's license is a 'certificate of permission.' No Retesting Required: Since converting from C1 to C2 is a downgrade, Subject 1 does not need to be retaken. However, the downgrade application must be processed before taking Subject 1. To downgrade your driver's license level, you only need to bring your ID card and driver's license to the traffic management office and fill out a downgrade confirmation form.
After passing Subject 1, I found manual transmission too difficult and decided to switch to C2 (automatic). The procedure was quite simple - just went to the driving school office to fill out a change application form, brought my ID card and test pass certificate. They handled the change process for me, costing about 100 yuan in fees. The whole thing took half an hour without needing to re-register. Now I directly practice with automatic transmission cars, and Subject 2 test skips clutch control, saving lots of trouble. I recommend switching to C2 early if manual feels uncomfortable - the sooner you switch, the easier it gets.
