Can a 16-year-old get a motorcycle license?
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16-year-olds cannot obtain a motorcycle license. The age requirements for motorcycle licenses are as follows: Case 1: To apply for small cars, small automatic transmission cars, small automatic transmission passenger cars for the disabled, or light motorcycles, the applicant must be between 18 and 70 years old; Case 2: To apply for low-speed trucks, three-wheeled vehicles, ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, or wheeled self-propelled machinery, the applicant must be between 18 and 60 years old; Case 3: To apply for urban buses, large trucks, trolleybuses, or trams, the applicant must be between 20 and 50 years old; Case 4: To apply for medium-sized passenger vehicles, the applicant must be between 21 and 50 years old.
I've always been curious whether 16-year-olds can get a motorcycle license, especially since I'm approaching that age. After checking, I found that in China, 16-year-olds are eligible for a light motorcycle license, specifically the F-class license. This requires enrolling in a driving school, first passing a theoretical exam on traffic regulations, followed by practical riding training. When registering, you need to bring your ID card, a medical examination certificate, and parental consent with their signature. The theoretical exam has a large question bank, so it takes time to memorize; during the practical test, the examiner will evaluate basic skills like starting, turning, etc. I plan to enroll after my birthday next year, so I can commute on a small-displacement motorcycle, saving time and developing independence. However, safety comes first—always wear a helmet and avoid speeding. By the way, the E-class and D-class licenses require you to be 18, so I'll have to start with small-displacement bikes. The whole process takes about two to three months and isn't expensive, just a few hundred yuan, but practicing more helps minimize mistakes.
