Can motorcycle licenses and car licenses not be merged?

[SarahFitz]

Motorcycle licenses and car licenses must be merged. Additional information is as follows: 1. Reason: According to Article 46 of the 'Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses' implemented on January 1, 2013, after passing the examination, applicants must receive no less than half an hour of traffic safety and civilized driving knowledge education, as well as traffic accident case warning education, and participate in the oath-taking ceremony for receiving the license. The vehicle management office shall issue the motor vehicle driving license on the same day the applicant participates in the oath-taking ceremony. For those applying to increase the permitted driving vehicle type, the original motor vehicle driving license shall be revoked. For those who are demobilized, transferred, or retired, the military or armed police force motor vehicle driving license shall be revoked. 2. Introduction: The full name of the driving license is the motor vehicle driving license, also known as the 'driver's license,' which is the certificate required by law for motor vehicle drivers. 3. Penalty point regulations: The penalty points for road traffic safety violations are 12 points, 6 points, 3 points, 2 points, and 1 point.

[OLuna]

I went through this when I got my driver's license—first obtained a C1 license for cars, and a few years later, thinking motorcycles looked cool, I upgraded to a D license. They are inherently separate categories, clearly distinguished in China's driver's license system. You can choose to only get a car license without touching motorcycles, or vice versa—there's no mandatory merging. Why this design? Primarily due to safety risks. Four-wheeled cars are stable and easier to drive, while two-wheeled motorcycles require balance and different skills. Without proper training, the accident rate is high. To upgrade to a motorcycle license, you must pass both theory and practical tests before merging them onto one license. However, merging isn't compulsory—some of my friends only love four-wheelers and never ride motorcycles, saving hassle and worry. If you prefer separate licenses, it's also possible, though the paperwork is a bit more cumbersome. The core idea is freedom of choice—no need to force yourself into extra tests.

[Malachi]

When I first got my car driver's license, I was also confused about this issue and consulted a friend at the DMV. The answer is quite simple: motorcycle licenses and car licenses are completely separate. You can obtain one and leave the other aside, riding or driving as you wish, but don't ride a motorcycle without the proper license when driving a car—you'll need to apply for a motorcycle license separately. The motorcycle test includes independent items like slalom and road tests. Once you pass, your qualifications for both will be combined in one license. However, not combining them is perfectly fine. For example, my neighbor Old Li only rides motorcycles and doesn't drive cars, so he doesn't have a car license. This design is great—it prevents accidents caused by insufficient skills and keeps everyone safe.

[MacEmilia]

In terms of driver's license management, motorcycles and cars fall under different license categories and can naturally exist independently. You can obtain only a Class C license to drive cars without involving motorcycles, or only a Class D license to ride motorcycles without concerning yourself with cars. To operate both, you need to add a motorcycle endorsement through testing, which will then be reflected on the same license upon passing. However, holding a single license type is entirely permissible, with no requirement for merging. The distinction stems from differences in vehicle characteristics, such as motorcycles being more agile in steering, necessitating specific safety training to prevent accidents caused by novice errors. Remember, obtaining any license grants you the right to operate that specific vehicle—just don't mix them up.

[LeNoah]

I've been driving cars for decades and know all about driver's licenses. Motorcycle and car licenses can absolutely be held separately. For example, you could get a motorcycle license when young just for fun, enjoying riding without needing a car license. Systematically they're independent categories, both requiring physical exams and theory tests. To add a motorcycle license, you need to have held a car license for at least one year before taking additional tests, then they can be combined into one license booklet. But it's never mandatory to combine them - many people hold only one type of license their whole life, saving both money and hassle. This clear separation works well - different vehicles require different skills, and safe road experience is what really matters.