Can the C1 and E licenses be taken together?
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C1 and E licenses cannot be taken together. Here are the specific details about the C1 and E licenses: C1: The C1 driver's license is a type of driver's license code that permits driving small and micro passenger vehicles, light and micro cargo vehicles, and light, small, and micro special operation vehicles, among others. Applicants can directly apply for the license with their resident ID card at any location nationwide without submitting proof of residence registration. E license: The E-class driver's license indicates that the holder is permitted to drive light motorcycles with an engine displacement of 50ml or less and a maximum design speed of 50km/h or less. No other vehicle types are permitted.
I noticed many people ask the same question. I originally wanted to save time by taking both the C1 car and E motorcycle license tests together, but was directly rejected when signing up at the driving school. They said the exam center only allows applying for one category at a time because the theory and practical test schedules overlap. You need to obtain one license first before applying for an additional one. After passing the C1 test, you have to wait at least a year before applying for the E license, otherwise the system won’t accept it. I was also curious why it’s so strict, but later learned it’s to prevent beginners from learning two types of vehicles simultaneously and causing accidents. The balance sense for riding a motorcycle is completely different from driving a car, and mixing them up during practice can easily lead to failing. Anyway, this can’t be rushed. I suggest focusing on getting the C1 license first before considering the E license. Learning them separately is more efficient and can save you retest fees.
