Can I take the driver's license and motorcycle license tests together?
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No. Regulations: According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses", you cannot apply for two types of driving licenses within one year. You can only take one of them first. After obtaining it, you must wait until the one-year probation period has passed, and there is no record of accumulating 12 penalty points during this year, before you can apply for an additional driving license to take the other test. You can only apply after one year: If you apply for a car license now, getting a motorcycle license will be a matter of more than a year later. To obtain a motorcycle license, you must first get your car license, and only after the car license has been valid for one full year can you apply for an additional motorcycle license at the county or district traffic police department. When applying for the additional license, you must bring your car license with you.
I happened to inquire about this at the driving school recently. The instructor told me that it is indeed possible to apply for both car and motorcycle licenses simultaneously, but the actual process is a bit complicated. For example, you need to take two separate tests—one for the car field test and another scheduled time for the motorcycle slalom. I chose to complete the first subject first, then focused on practicing the motorcycle for a week before switching to the car. With this arrangement, I could get both licenses in two and a half months. However, if you want to save money, it's recommended to get the car license first and then add the motorcycle license after a year, which is more cost-effective. Now, with my C1D license, I can drive to pick up the kids on weekdays and ride a motorcycle to the countryside on weekends.
As someone working at a driving school, I've handled many cases of simultaneous license applications. Current policies allow applicants to choose multiple permitted vehicle types when applying for a driver's license for the first time, but the examination process is still conducted separately. Special attention should be paid to scheduling for the Subject 2 (field test). Motorcycles must perform tasks like slalom and slope tests in designated areas, which cannot be mixed with car tests like reverse parking. During training, prioritize your focus—it's recommended to practice cars for two hours first, followed by basic motorcycle skills. It's best to space out the test dates by two or three days to allow time for adjustment. The entire process takes about two months, with a slight discount on tuition fees.
