Are Motorcycle and Tricycle Licenses the Same?

[StValeria]

No, they are not the same. Below is the relevant information: From the classification of motorcycle licenses: Ordinary tricycles require a D license, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles require an E license, and light motorcycles require an F license. Motorcycles are divided into tricycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, and light two-wheeled motorcycles. The type of motorcycle license required varies depending on the nature of the motorcycle. Motorcycle licenses are categorized as D for tricycles, E for two-wheeled motorcycles, and F for light two-wheeled motorcycles. A D license for tricycles allows the holder to drive not only tricycles but also ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles and light two-wheeled motorcycles. Ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, including scooters and straddle bikes, require an E license, which permits driving ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles and light two-wheeled motorcycles but not tricycles. Light motorcycles require an F license, which only allows driving light two-wheeled motorcycles and not ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles or tricycles. From the classification of tricycle licenses: C1 license: The C1 license permits driving small vehicles with up to 9 seats and a body length not exceeding 6 meters, such as Jinbei and Ruifeng models, as long as the seat count does not exceed 9 and the body length is under 6 meters. Other vehicle types permitted under the C1 license include C2 (small automatic transmission vehicles), C3 (low-speed cargo vehicles), and C4 (tricycles). B1 license: The B1 license permits driving medium-sized passenger vehicles, defined as vehicles with a length under 6 meters and a passenger capacity of 10 (inclusive) to 19 (inclusive). Other permitted vehicle types include C1 (small cars), C2 (small automatic transmission vehicles), C3 (low-speed cargo vehicles), C4 (tricycles), and M (wheeled self-propelled machinery). B2 license: The B2 license permits driving heavy and medium-duty trucks or large, heavy, and medium-sized specialized operation vehicles, with most heavy and medium-duty trucks being trucks. Other permitted vehicle types under the B2 license include C1 (small cars), C2 (small automatic transmission vehicles), C3 (low-speed cargo vehicles), C4 (tricycles), and M (wheeled self-propelled machinery), which is the same as the B1 license. A1 license: The A1 license permits driving buses with over 20 passengers and vehicles with a body length exceeding 6 meters. Other permitted vehicle types under the A1 license include A3 (city buses), B1 (medium-sized passenger vehicles), B2 (large trucks), C1 (small cars), C2 (small automatic transmission vehicles), C3 (low-speed cargo vehicles), C4 (tricycles), and M (wheeled self-propelled machinery). A2 license: The A2 license permits driving tractors, which can only be driven by holders of an A2 license, not even those with an A1 license. Other permitted vehicle types under the A2 license include B1 (medium-sized passenger vehicles), B2 (large trucks), C1 (small cars), C2 (small automatic transmission vehicles), C3 (low-speed cargo vehicles), C4 (tricycles), and M (wheeled self-propelled machinery). A3 license: The A3 license is somewhat special, as it permits driving city buses, which are commonly used by the public. Other permitted vehicle types under the A3 license include only C1 (small cars), C2 (small automatic transmission vehicles), C3 (low-speed cargo vehicles), and C4 (tricycles). This license does not permit driving B1 or B2 vehicle types.

[SanLila]

I'm a seasoned rider with over 20 years of motorcycle experience, and I know all about licenses. There are indeed differences between motorcycle and three-wheeler licenses, but it's not as complicated as you might think. Simply put, three-wheelers require a Class D license, while two-wheel motorcycles are divided into Class E (regular two-wheelers) and Class F (lightweight models). I initially only got my Class E license for two-wheelers, but later upgraded to Class D when I needed to transport goods. When preparing for the Class D test, I realized three-wheelers require more skill because their steering is completely different from two-wheelers. Now it's great—I can ride my two-wheeler for leisure and use the three-wheeler to haul mountain produce. The Class D license is more versatile; getting it directly covers all bases.