Can I take a car driving test if my motorcycle license is less than one year old?

[KeiraDella]

You cannot take a car driving test if your motorcycle license is less than one year old. According to 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 permitted vehicle type, you must have held the license for more than one year and should not have accumulated 12 penalty points in the current scoring cycle or the most recent scoring cycle before the application. Age range: The age range for an ordinary C1 driving license is from 18 to 70 years old. After the new regulations were issued, the 70-year-old age limit was removed. Starting from November 20, 2020, the upper age limit for applying for large and medium-sized passenger and truck licenses was adjusted to under 60 years old. Meet the driving experience requirement and have no penalty points in the cycle: A C license can be directly applied for within the age limit. However, if you want to upgrade from a motorcycle license to a car license, in addition to meeting the driving experience requirement, you must also have no record of accumulating 12 penalty points in the current scoring cycle (this year) and the most recent scoring cycle before the application (last year). This is also a safety consideration. No history of drunk driving or drug driving: The domestic crackdown on these two behaviors is strict. Serious violations may result in the revocation of the driving license or disqualification from driving. No involvement in major traffic accidents: You must not have been involved in any major traffic accidents, especially those resulting in fatalities. If such records are found during the review, you will be prohibited from applying for a driving license.

[KennedyLynn]

I've been researching the driver's license process recently and heard that many people want to take the car test less than a year after getting their motorcycle license. According to regulations, this is completely acceptable. Different vehicle categories for driving tests mean there's no conflict between obtaining a Class C license for cars and Class D or E for motorcycles. As long as you meet the age requirement (usually 18 or older) and pass the medical check and written test, you're good to go. I once saw a friend who had only held his motorcycle license for six months successfully apply for and obtain a car license. There might be minor regional differences, so I recommend contacting your local DMV or consulting with driving school instructors for the latest policies. For safety, when taking the car test, don't bring motorcycle habits along—focus on learning car-specific rules to feel more confident on the road. Prepare well by studying theoretical materials and familiarizing yourself with traffic signs to pass in one attempt. Don't delay too long—the sooner you get licensed, the more transportation options you'll enjoy.