What procedures are required to downgrade from A2 to C1?
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Bring your ID card and driver's license to the vehicle management office to directly apply for the driver's license downgrade procedure. Voluntarily downgrading from A2 to C1 does not require a new medical examination; simply fill out the application form and submit it to the staff for processing. If the downgrade is due to health reasons, corresponding medical examination certificates must be provided. Overall, downgrading a driver's license is much more convenient than upgrading, but because upgrading is more troublesome and requires retaking exams, careful consideration is necessary before deciding to downgrade. The A2 driver's license permits the holder to drive tractor-trailers, which can tow heavy and medium-duty full trailers/semi-trailers. Here, I need to explain what a trailer is. Trailers are divided into two types: full trailers and semi-trailers. A full trailer bears its total weight entirely by itself, while a semi-trailer bears part of its total weight through the tractor. Only drivers with an A2 license can drive such tractor-trailers; even those with an A1 license cannot drive them. To downgrade an A2 driver's license, you must go to the local vehicle management office. Before processing, you only need to bring your ID card and driver's license. Downgrading from A2 will result in a B1 or B2 license (i.e., B1 or B2 driver's license). The A2 license corresponds to tractor-trailers, the B1 license to medium-sized buses, and the B2 license to large trucks. Other vehicle types that an A2 license holder can drive include: B1 (medium-sized buses), B2 (large trucks), C1 (small cars), C2 (small automatic transmission cars), C3 (low-speed trucks), C4 (three-wheeled cars), and M (wheeled self-propelled machinery). Article 68 of the new traffic regulations stipulates: If a driver holding a large passenger vehicle, tractor-trailer, city bus, medium-sized bus, or large truck driver's license falls under any of the following circumstances, the vehicle management office shall revoke their highest permitted driving qualification and notify the driver to complete the downgrade and license exchange within 30 days: Being involved in a traffic accident resulting in death and bearing equal or greater responsibility, without constituting a crime. Having a full 12-point demerit record within one scoring cycle. Failing to participate in the inspection for three consecutive scoring cycles. The full name of the driver's license is the motor vehicle driver's license, also known as the "driver's license." It is a certificate required by law for motor vehicle drivers. Driving a motor vehicle requires certain driving skills. Without these skills, driving a motor vehicle arbitrarily may lead to traffic accidents. Generally, people cannot drive on the road without a license. However, for those who have mastered safe driving skills, the document that permits them to drive on the road is the "driver's license." This indicates that a driver's license is a "permit." The permission to drive a vehicle is granted through the issuance of a driver's license. This shows that obtaining a driver's license is a formal act that must be issued by a specialized authority. Internationally, a driver's license is defined as: "A document issued by the competent authority permitting the holder to drive a motor vehicle." In China, a driver's license is defined as: A motor vehicle driver's license is a legal document issued by the management department to individuals who have legally learned to drive, mastered traffic regulations and driving skills, and passed the required exams, permitting them to drive certain types of motor vehicles.
Just helped a relative with the downgrade process a few days ago, and it was actually quite straightforward. Simply go to the DMV and fill out the 'Driver's License Application Form' first. Remember to bring your original ID card, a white-background photo, and your C1 driver's license. The most crucial part is getting a physical examination—any hospital connected to the network can issue the medical certificate. After submitting the materials, just wait for the review. The DMV will take back your old C1 license, and you can get your new license on the spot. I recommend going early to avoid the queue. Last time, I arrived at 9 a.m. on a Monday morning, and it only took half an hour to complete everything, even saving on the processing fee.
