When can a C1 driver's license be upgraded to a B2 driver's license?

[VonEleanor]

C1 driver's license can be upgraded to a B2 driver's license after holding the C1 license for at least one year, being between 20 and 50 years old, and having no record of accumulating 12 penalty points in the current scoring cycle or the most recent scoring cycle before application. Below are the detailed conditions for upgrading from C1 to B2 driver's license: Penalty points record requirements: Hold a C1 license for small vehicles for at least one year, with no record of accumulating 12 penalty points in the current scoring cycle or the most recent scoring cycle before application. Age and height requirements: Be at least 21 years old and under 50 years old, with a height of at least 155cm, and naked or corrected vision of at least 5.0 on the logarithmic visual acuity chart. Physical condition requirements: No red-green color blindness, both thumbs must be intact, each hand must have at least three other fingers intact, and normal limb and finger movement functions. Lower limbs must be intact with normal movement functions, and no movement dysfunction in the torso or neck. No major accidents: No involvement in a traffic accident resulting in death with equal or greater responsibility; no history of drunk driving. Revocation of driver's license: No revocation or cancellation of the motor vehicle driver's license within the past ten years.

[VioletAnn]

I just completed the upgrade from C1 to B2 license last year, so I know the process best. First, you must have held the C1 license for at least one year of probation, and not accumulated 12 penalty points during that period. I calculated the timing and went to the driving school right after 12 months, but the instructor said I had to be at least 20 years old—I was just three months short. After meeting the age requirement, I had to retake all the exams. The most challenging part was Subject 2, as backing a large truck into a bay is completely different from a C1 vehicle. The whole process took two and a half months, and now driving a delivery truck is much more convenient. I recommend checking local driving schools for upgrade courses in advance and preparing your ID card and medical examination form.

[HannahRose]

As a professional in the driver training industry, let me explain the core requirements for upgrading from C1 to B2. The primary prerequisites are holding a C1 license for at least 12 months with no more than 12 demerit points, and being between 20 to 60 years old. You can directly apply after your license reaches one year, but you'll need to retake all exams, including the theory test (Subject 1), field driving test (Subject 2), and road test (Subject 3). Remember to bring your ID card, original driver's license, and medical certificate when registering. The examination cycle typically takes 4-8 weeks, and the fees are slightly higher than the initial test. Special note: If you have a record of drunk driving or suffer from color blindness/weakness, you may be ineligible for a B2 license.

[VanLorenzo]

I just got my B2 license last month! The key point is the timing: you must be at least 20 years old and have completed the probation period for the C1 license. I checked the Traffic Management 12123 APP every day and signed up the day after my driver's license reached the full year. The test was much harder than the C1, especially the continuous obstacle course in Subject 2. The whole process cost over 6,000 yuan, but it was worth it! I recommend taking the test early while you're young because you can't drive heavy trucks after 60. Remember to get a physical exam before the test—you need to be at least 155cm tall with a vision of 4.9 or better to pass.