Can I apply for a D license while taking the C1 driving test?
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You cannot apply for a D license while taking the C1 driving test. You can only apply for one driving license category at a time. You must wait until one year after obtaining the C1 driving license before applying for an additional D license category. Regulations for additional license categories: According to Article 15 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses," if you already hold a motor vehicle driving license and wish to apply for an additional driving category, you must not have accumulated 12 penalty points in the current scoring cycle or the most recent scoring cycle before applying. Regulations for driving license application: Article 19 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" stipulates that first-time applicants for a motor vehicle driving license must fill out an application form and submit the applicant's identity proof along with a medical certificate issued by a county-level or higher medical institution or a military medical institution at the regiment level or above.
I often get asked this question, and based on my years of experience working at a driving school, you really can't take the C1 and D license tests simultaneously. According to traffic regulations, you can only apply for one category of driver's license at a time, whether it's the C1 for small cars or the D for three-wheeled motorcycles—they count as different categories of tests. You need to focus on passing the C1 test first and obtain the license before you're eligible to add the D license. This is because the driving skills required are vastly different; small cars and three-wheeled motorcycles operate under completely different systems, and the test contents are not the same. Trying to learn both at the same time can easily lead to confusion and accidents. I recommend you concentrate on preparing for the C1 test first. With a solid foundation, adding the D license later will be smoother and safer. Don't rush the process—taking it step by step ensures your skills are solid.
I was also curious about this before. When I was getting my driver's license, I tried asking the driving school, and it turns out it's simply not possible. Taking the C1 test is for learning to drive a car, while the D test is for learning to ride a three-wheeled motorcycle. When registering for the exam, you can only choose one to apply for. If you're already in the process of taking the C1 test and then try to register for the D license, you'll be rejected because the system doesn't allow one person to have two ongoing test applications simultaneously. After obtaining your C1 license, if you want to add the D license, you'll have to register again and retake both the theoretical and practical exams. I think this might be for safety reasons—learning to drive is inherently risky, and trying to learn multiple categories at once could lead to confusion and a higher accident rate. So be patient, get your C1 first, and then consider the D license.
