Can a Motor Vehicle Driving License Be Used to Ride a Motorcycle?
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Having a motor vehicle driving license does not permit one to ride a motorcycle. The traffic management department of the public security authority should establish a supervision system for the vehicle management office's handling of motor vehicle driving license services. Additionally, they should strengthen the supervision and management of driver examinations, the issuance of driving licenses, and their use. The following driving licenses allow one to ride a motorcycle: Introduction 1: The driving licenses that permit motorcycle riding are types D, E, and F. Among them, a D license allows the holder to drive all types of motorcycles, including both three-wheeled and two-wheeled ones, regardless of the engine displacement or model. Introduction 2: The D license covers the vehicle types permitted by the E and F licenses. An E license allows the holder to drive all two-wheeled motorcycles, regardless of engine displacement, and also includes the vehicle types permitted by the F license. An F license only permits the holder to ride light motorcycles with an engine displacement below 50CC (excluding 50CC). No car or other type of driving license allows one to ride a motorcycle.
When I used to drive a car, I was once curious and tried riding a friend's motorcycle with my motor vehicle driver's license. I almost injured myself and was later told that this was illegal. It was only then that I realized a regular car license (like C1 or C2) only permits driving four-wheeled vehicles and cannot be directly used for riding motorcycles. Riding a motorcycle requires completely different balance and control skills, and without proper training, accidents are likely to happen. I consulted the traffic authorities, and they said I must obtain a motorcycle license (such as D or E class), which involves separate theoretical learning and practical tests. Skills like turning and braking must be mastered. Otherwise, if caught, you could face fines ranging from hundreds to thousands of yuan, points deducted from your license, and in severe cases, your license could even be revoked. That experience taught me that safety always comes first—don’t cut corners, go to a driving school to learn motorcycle riding properly, ensuring it’s both legal and protects yourself and others.
