Confused about changing driver's license from B2 to B1
Many people wonder why a B2 driver's license is only valid for 10 years, while a B1 license is valid for up to 60 years (for men). Therefore, many people want to change their B2 driver's license to a B1 one.
Analyzing this issue, lawyer Nguyen Thu Trang, Hung Dao Thang Long Law Office said, to understand this clearly, we first need to understand the classification of driver's licenses.
Article 16 of Circular 12/2017/TT-BGTVT stipulates driver classification as follows:
Class B1 automatic transmission is granted to non-professional drivers to drive the following types of vehicles: automatic cars carrying up to 9 people, including the driver's seat; trucks, including specialized trucks with automatic transmission with a design load of less than 3,500 kg; cars for people with disabilities.
In addition, there is also class B1 issued to drivers of manual transmission vehicles not engaged in transportation business.
Meanwhile, class B2 is granted to drivers to drive the following types of vehicles: specialized cars with a design load of less than 3,500 kg; types of vehicles specified for class B1 driving license.
Thus, it can be understood that the B2 driving license is higher than the B1 driving license. When having a B2 driving license, people can drive all types of cars in the B1 class. Therefore, when having a B2 driving license, it is not necessary to change to a B1 driving license.
In fact, currently looking at the driving license, the validity period of the B1 driving license is until the age of 55 for women and 60 for men. The B2 driving license is valid for 10 years from the date of issue.
However, this is not too worrying. Because when the B2 driver's license expires 3 months, people only need to do the procedure to renew the driver's license without having to retake any test. Changing the driver's license is now also very easy through online procedures.
Regarding the procedure for issuing and exchanging driving licenses online, people access the website "https://dvc4.gplx.gov.vn/p/home/dvc-trang-chu.html" (level 4 public service).
Regarding the procedure, just log in with the same account as on the public service website and then follow each step.
Health certificate with electronic authentication code, enter code. Website provides local search information to find suitable hospitals.
According to some people who have done the online procedure, the most difficult step to note is taking a 3x4 photo with the correct requirements. The requirements are the ratio of eyes, ears, distance from head to edge, distance from chest to edge according to the standard and... not too edited.
People should only adjust the light. In addition, pay attention to the quality of the photo. About 300dpi and jpg format. If the file is too large or too small, it is not good.
In addition, people scan (take photos) old driver's licenses and citizen identification cards and then export the file in *.pdf format. Both sides of the documents are shown on the same side of the scan" - Mr. Dung shared his experience.
Regarding the procedures for issuing and exchanging driving licenses, the Department of Roads provides guidance, including:
- Health certificate issued by a competent medical facility as prescribed;
- Copy of driver's license;
- 3x4 color photo, ID card size, blue background;
- Scan driver's license, ID card or passport for comparison.
- The fee for issuing and exchanging a driver's license is 135,000 VND.
