Can I hold both a car driver's license and a motorcycle driver's license at the same time?
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You can hold both a car driver's license and a motorcycle driver's license simultaneously. If you have a motorcycle license before obtaining a car driver's license, you need to submit your motorcycle license when applying for the car driver's license, meaning you will have one combined license. However, if you already have a car driver's license and then apply for a motorcycle license, you will follow the standard motorcycle license application process, resulting in two separate licenses. Below are detailed explanations about motorcycle licenses: Overview: Motorcycle licenses are divided into three categories: D, E, and F. The D license (regular three-wheeled motorcycle) is for three-wheeled motorcycles with an engine displacement greater than 50ml or a maximum design speed exceeding 50km/h, and it also covers E and F licenses. Target groups: The E license (regular two-wheeled motorcycle) is for two-wheeled motorcycles with an engine displacement greater than 50ml or a maximum design speed exceeding 50km/h, and it covers the F license. The F license (light motorcycle) is for motorcycles with an engine displacement of 50ml or less and a maximum design speed of 50km/h or less.
I recently graduated and have a strong interest in driving. After obtaining my Class C car license last year, I took the Class E motorcycle license this year, which feels incredibly convenient. Legally, it's completely permissible to hold both types of licenses as long as you pass the respective exams. Car licenses like Class C or B, and motorcycle licenses like D or E, do not interfere with each other. For the motorcycle test, I registered at the local DMV, underwent a health check and theory test, and received the new license after passing the practical exam. Now I can flexibly choose my mode of transport—riding a motorcycle saves time and money during city traffic jams. However, the point system is shared, meaning traffic violations affect all licenses, so I drive and ride with extra caution. Acquiring an additional skill also makes daily life safer and more reliable; there's no harm in young people learning more.
Having driven for many years, I've seen all sorts of things on the road. It's absolutely possible to hold both car and motorcycle licenses simultaneously—I have a Class C and a Class D license. Legally, this is called adding a license category, and you don’t need to give up your existing qualifications. When I took the motorcycle test, I had to learn some additional skills, like balance techniques, and once I passed, I was legally allowed to operate both vehicles. The penalty point limit is unified, with a maximum of 12 points, and violations like speeding affect the total. My safe driving experience tells me that defensive driving is key, whether behind the wheel or on a bike. I recommend that new drivers learn to ride a motorcycle after getting their car license—it broadens their skills but shouldn’t be taken lightly. In daily life, this combination offers more travel options: driving in the rain and riding on sunny days, making trips more efficient and economical.
