Can I take the C license and D license tests at the same time?

[BrooklynFitz]

You must pass the C license test and wait for one year before applying for the D license, as this is considered an additional license. Below are specific details about the driver's license: Classification: The Ministry of Public Security officially issued the "Motor Vehicle Driver's License Business Work Standards," which introduced a graded system for motor vehicle driver's licenses, dividing them into 15 levels: A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, D, E, F, M, N, and P. License renewal rules: If a motor vehicle driver has not accumulated 12 penalty points in any scoring cycle during the six-year validity period of the driver's license, they can renew it for a ten-year validity period. If they continue to avoid accumulating 12 penalty points in any scoring cycle during the ten-year validity period, they can renew it for a long-term valid driver's license. Content: The motor vehicle driver's license records the holder's ID number, name, gender, date of birth, permanent address, nationality, permitted (learning) vehicle type code, initial license issuance date, validity period, and management records. It also includes the issuing authority's seal, file number, and the holder's photo. The design of the motor vehicle driver's license is specified by the Ministry of Public Security.

[LaPhoebe]

I heard you want to get both a Class C and Class D license? I specifically asked a driving school instructor about this. He said according to traffic regulations, you can't apply for two vehicle types simultaneously because the system only accepts one license category application per ID number. You need to obtain one license first, like getting a C1 small vehicle license, complete the one-year probation period without accumulating 12 penalty points, then you can apply for the Class D license upgrade. However, you can prepare for the theory test in advance - the knowledge for Subject 1 is actually similar. My cousin got his C1 license last year and immediately started preparing for the three-wheeled motorcycle test, now he has no trouble driving engineering vehicles or delivery trikes.

[StMaverick]

I have personal experience with getting a driver's license. Initially, I wanted to directly apply for both a C license and a D license, but the vehicle management office said it wasn't allowed—it had to be done in two steps. First, obtain the C1 car driver's license, then wait a year before applying to add the D license, which requires another medical check-up and retaking the subject two (field driving test) and subject three (road test). The advantage is that after merging the two licenses into a C1D license, it's very convenient as it allows driving both cars and three-wheelers. However, be aware that the exam fees for both must be paid separately, and the training schedules need to be arranged separately too, which can be quite time-consuming.

[StAngelina]

I've studied the driver's license exam rules, and it's true that you can't apply for both C and D licenses simultaneously. This is because driving qualifications are progressively upgraded by vehicle type, and upgrading requires meeting two conditions: completing the probation period and not accumulating 12 penalty points in a scoring cycle. However, you can take advantage of the time difference, such as studying motorcycle theory during your car driving test period, then immediately preparing for the D license exam after obtaining your C1 license. Some driving schools even offer package discounts, though the tuition might be slightly more expensive.

[AliceLynn]

From an operational standpoint, it's not feasible to take both the C and D license tests simultaneously. Last year when I registered, I personally visited the DMV and the staff clearly stated that the system only allows processing the exam procedure for one vehicle class at a time. However, there's a workaround: practice motorcycle riding skills during intervals between C license tests. This way, you can immediately take the D license test after obtaining your C1 license, saving redundant training time. After merging the two licenses, remember they share 12 points - deducting points for car driving will equally affect your motorcycle riding privileges.

[MackenzieRose]

I consulted the traffic police department for a friend on this issue. The answer is that you cannot apply for both at the same time, but you can seamlessly transition between them. The process is: first pass all the tests for the C1 license and obtain it, then apply for the D license upgrade immediately after 12 months. Interestingly, the upgrade only requires taking the motorcycle practical test without retaking the theory exam, but both the medical check-up and fingerprint verification need to be done again. The entire process takes about 2 extra months, with costs varying by region between 800 to 1500, which is somewhat cheaper than taking the tests separately.