Are Motorcycle Licenses the Same as Car Licenses?
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Motorcycle licenses and car licenses are the same, but the information annotated internally differs. Motorcycle licenses fall into three categories: E, D, and F, while car licenses are classified into three major categories: C, B, and A, with each category further divided into C1/C2/C3/C4, etc. If a motorcycle has no outstanding traffic violations, the license can be canceled by bringing valid documents to the vehicle management office. Differences between motorcycle and car licenses: The types of licenses are different. Licenses for riding two-wheeled motorcycles include categories E and F, while car licenses include categories A and B. For two-wheeled motorcycles, an E-class license allows driving F-class vehicles, whereas an F-class license only permits driving F-class vehicles with no additional permitted vehicle types. Motorcycle license test content: The first subject is a theoretical test consisting of 50 questions, with a full score of 100 and a passing score of 90 or above. Subjects two and three are taken together and typically include tests such as stake driving, stopping and starting on a slope, crossing a single-plank bridge, and are supervised by police and examiners. Motor vehicle license test content: The motor vehicle license test comprises four subjects, primarily assessing three areas: traffic regulations and related knowledge, field driving, and road driving (including safe and civilized driving). The test subjects are conducted in the following order: traffic regulations and related knowledge (referred to as Subject One, theory), field driving (referred to as Subject Two, nine items), and road driving (referred to as Subject Three, road test, including safe and civilized driving).
I've been driving cars and motorcycles for over a decade. A motorcycle license and a car license are completely different - even if you get a car driver's license, you'll need to take another test to ride a motorcycle. The standard car license is usually called a Class C license, which tests skills like reverse parking and parallel parking. For motorcycles, you need either a Class D or E license, which tests abilities like leaning into turns and maneuvering through S-curves - it really challenges your balance. I fell during my first motorcycle test because I was so used to steering with a car's wheel that suddenly switching to handlebar balance felt unnatural. Now I hold both licenses - I drive a car when going out with family, but ride a motorcycle for more flexibility when alone. Just remember never to mix up the licenses - traffic police enforce this strictly. The benefit of taking separate tests is truly mastering each skill set, reducing accident risks. Especially for beginners, it's best to learn step by step.
