Can a 16-year-old obtain a motorcycle license?
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16-year-olds cannot obtain a motorcycle license. The age requirement for applying for a motorcycle license is 18 to 70 years old. The permitted vehicle type is a light motorcycle with an engine displacement of 50cc or less and a maximum design speed of 50 kilometers per hour or less, with no other permitted vehicle types. The motorcycle license test includes: Subject 1 is theoretical learning; Subject 2 mainly involves on-site practice such as slalom, single-plank bridge, and hill start, with variations depending on the city; Subject 3 is generally completed together with Subject 2, without separate training and testing, and involves following the examiner's designated route; Subject 4 is also a theoretical test. After passing Subject 4, the motorcycle license can be obtained.
As a 16-year-old student, I also dream of riding motorcycles freely, but the reality is disappointing—16-year-olds cannot obtain a motorcycle license. The law requires you to be at least 18 years old to apply for any type of driver's license, including those cool models. This regulation isn't without reason; think about it, young people tend to be impulsive while driving, leading to higher accident rates. I understand this is to protect everyone's safety, even though it's frustrating for now. My suggestion is to use these two years to learn traffic rules first: watch online tutorials, attend driving school theory classes, or practice balance with a bicycle. Cultivate a sense of responsibility and cautious habits, and by the time you turn 18, getting your license will be a natural step. Safety always comes first, and the knowledge you gain now will lay the foundation for the future.
