Can a C1 driver's license be used to obtain a motorcycle license?
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Motorcycle license can be used to apply for a C1 driver's license. The following is a detailed introduction to applying for a C1 driver's license with a motorcycle license: 1. Relevant legal provisions: According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses", the provisions for adding a driving license are as follows: If you already hold a motor vehicle driver's license and apply to add a permitted driving model, you should not have a full 12-point record in this scoring cycle and the most recent scoring cycle before the application. 2. Notes: When registering, make sure to inform the driving school that you already have a motorcycle license, and the driving school can then combine the two licenses into one. After passing the exam, the original driver's license needs to be submitted, and the driving school will issue a new driver's license. The validity period of the new driver's license will still be based on the original one. If the combined penalty points for both licenses reach 12 points, you will need to retake the driver's license test. In other words, the total points for both vehicles are only 12 points.
I've also been researching driver's licenses recently and found that a C1 license indeed doesn't qualify you directly for a motorcycle license. These are two completely different classifications - C1 is for small passenger vehicles, while motorcycles require either a D or E license. Last year when I was studying for my C1, I wanted to get a motorcycle endorsement at the same time, but the driving school said it wasn't possible and that I'd have to take separate motorcycle exams. The tests include a theoretical written exam covering traffic rules and safety knowledge, plus practical skills tests like motorcycle startup control, slalom maneuvers, and emergency braking, which are more challenging than car driving tests. I think this system makes sense - motorcycles are faster and higher-risk, and riding without proper training can easily lead to accidents. The government separates these licenses for everyone's safety. Now registering for the D license requires time for training, but I've started preparing my documents and aim to get it done this year.
