Can Motorcycle and Car Licenses Be Learned Simultaneously?
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Automobile and motorcycle driver's licenses cannot be obtained together. Below is an introduction to the relevant content of obtaining a driver's license: Introduction to Requirements: Motorcycle and car driver's licenses cannot be obtained simultaneously; they must be obtained separately. According to Article 15 of the 'Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses,' if you already hold a motor vehicle driver's license and wish to apply for an additional permitted driving category, you must not have a record of accumulating 12 or more penalty points in the current scoring cycle and the most recent scoring cycle before application. Application for Additional License: Drivers must wait one full year from the date of obtaining their current license before applying for an additional license. Specifically, you must wait one year after obtaining either a motorcycle or car license before applying for the other. Additionally, there must be no record of accumulating 12 or more penalty points in the current scoring cycle and the most recent scoring cycle.
As a seasoned driver with over a decade of experience, I've had a similar situation. A few years ago, I wanted to get two driver's licenses, so I went to a driving school to inquire. They said I could enroll in the theoretical courses simultaneously, such as the traffic rules for both motorcycle and car licenses, since they're quite similar, which would save a lot of effort. However, when it came to practical training, the trouble began. Riding a motorcycle requires balance skills, while driving a car involves steering and throttle control, and the equipment and schedules for both conflicted. The driving school's schedule was packed, and divided attention during practice could easily lead to accidents. In the end, I revised my plan: I spent two months to secure the car license first, then focused on the motorcycle license separately, which was a safer approach. If you're good at time management, you could try doing them simultaneously, but don't overlook safety factors. It's more reliable to master one before moving on to the other.
