Will the failure count be reset when downgrading from a C1 to a C2 driver's license?
2 Answers
Downgrading from a C1 to a C2 driver's license does not reset the failure count. Converting from C1 to C2 only involves modifying the documentation, and there is no difference in the content and items of the exams. Therefore, the number of failures will naturally be carried over. If you still fail the remaining attempts after the conversion, your previous exam results will be invalidated. The exam subjects include four items: traffic regulations and related knowledge, field driving, road driving, and safe and civilized driving knowledge. Passing standards: Traffic regulations and related knowledge (Subject 1) – Written test, scored out of 100, with 90 or above required to pass. Field driving (Subject 2) – Conducted in a closed course, using an actual vehicle. The minimum passing score is 80, and scores below 80 are failing. Road driving (Subject 3) – Conducted on a highway or simulated course, using an actual vehicle. Scored out of 100, with 90 or above required to pass. Safe and civilized driving knowledge – Written test, with questions primarily in the form of case studies, images, and animations. Question types include true/false, single-choice, and multiple-choice, totaling 50 questions. Scored out of 100, with 90 required to pass.
In China's driver's license examination process, the number of failed attempts is tied to specific license types. Therefore, if you downgrade from a C1 license to apply for a C2 license, it's treated as a completely new examination program, and your failed attempts will indeed be reset to zero. I know this because I frequently help friends with similar issues—each license examination type has an independent record system. For example, if you previously failed the C1 road test twice, switching to C2 means starting from scratch, essentially giving you a fresh start. However, note that the C2 test is simpler, as automatic transmission eliminates clutch operation, reducing study pressure. After passing, obtaining the license is also more convenient. In short, downgrading is a great opportunity—don't let past failures hinder new progress.
