Can a C1 Driver's License Holder Still Learn to Obtain a Motorcycle License?
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Yes, you can obtain a motorcycle license. However, it's important to note that you cannot apply for another type of driving license while applying for one. Therefore, you can only register for the additional motorcycle license at a driving school or the vehicle management office after the probation period of your C1 driver's license ends. Below is relevant information about motorcycle licenses: (1) A Class D license is for ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles and allows driving vehicles including ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles (Class E and F) and light motorcycles. (2) A Class E license is for ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles and permits driving two-wheeled motorcycles and light motorcycles, but not three-wheeled motorcycles. (3) A Class F license is for light motorcycles and has the smallest scope, only allowing the driving of motorcycles with an engine displacement below 50ml.
I've always been interested in driving licenses. After just getting my C1 license, I wanted to learn how to ride a motorcycle, so I specifically checked the policies. In China, holding a C1 driver's license fully allows you to learn and obtain a motorcycle license. This is called an additional license, and there's no conflict at all. That's exactly what I did—I signed up for a motorcycle training course at a local driving school, and the whole process went pretty smoothly. Learning to ride a motorcycle mainly involves obtaining a Class E license, which includes theoretical knowledge and practical exams, such as slalom practice and road tests. While learning, I realized that motorcycle handling tests your sense of balance more; it's not as stable as driving a car, and beginners are prone to falling, so protection is crucial. I wore a helmet every time I practiced. The cost isn't too high, around 1,000 yuan, and it took about one or two months to complete. After passing the exam, an E endorsement was added to my license. Now, riding a motorcycle on weekends feels liberating, but safety comes first—no speeding. Overall, getting an additional license has added fun to life and improved my driving skills.
