Can I take the D license test with a C1 license without upgrading?
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No, you cannot take the D license test with a C1 license without upgrading. Requirements for applying to add a medium-sized bus driving license: You must have held a driving license for city buses, large trucks, small cars, small automatic transmission cars, low-speed trucks, or three-wheeled cars for more than three years, and have no record of accumulating 12 penalty points in any of the last three scoring cycles before applying. Requirements for applying to add a tractor driving license: You must have held a medium-sized bus or large truck driving license for more than three years, or have held a large bus driving license for more than one year, and have no record of accumulating 12 penalty points in any of the last three scoring cycles before applying. Requirements for applying to add a large bus driving license: You must have held a medium-sized bus, city bus, or large truck driving license for more than five years, or have held a tractor driving license for more than two years, and have no record of accumulating 12 penalty points in any of the last five scoring cycles before applying.
As someone who has handled driver's license issues for many years, I often see car owners with a C1 license wanting to take the D license test for a three-wheeled motorcycle. According to regulations, you cannot directly apply for a new license; you must go through the license upgrade process, otherwise, it's a violation. When upgrading, your C1 qualification is retained, and you only need to take the theory and road tests for the D category. Why is this? Because the government manages driver's licenses to uniformly record safety data. Taking separate tests might cause system conflicts, leading to an invalid license or chaotic records. Motorcycle driving skills are quite different from those for cars, so separate testing ensures you master the necessary skills and reduces the risk of accidents. I recommend you directly consult a local driving school about the upgrade process, sign up for the theory and road tests. The cost is usually a few hundred yuan, and it can be done in a week or two—safe and legal, don't take shortcuts.
