How long after obtaining a car license can you take the motorcycle test?

[SanViolet]

You can take the motorcycle test one year after obtaining a car license. Time regulations: According to regulations, you cannot apply for two types of driving licenses within one year. After obtaining a car driving license, you must wait until the one-year probation period has passed, and there is no record of accumulating 12 penalty points during that year, before you can apply for an additional license and take the motorcycle driving test. Introduction to driving license: The full name of a driving license is a motor vehicle driving license, also known as a "driver's license." It is a certificate required by law for motor vehicle drivers. Driving a motor vehicle requires certain driving skills. Without these skills, driving a motor vehicle recklessly may lead to traffic accidents. Generally, people cannot drive on the road without a license. However, for those who have already mastered safe driving techniques, the document that permits them to drive vehicles on the road is the "driving license." This indicates that a driving license is a type of "permit."

[DeAlexis]

When I first got my car driver's license, I was really itching to ride a motorcycle. I went to the DMV and found out I had to wait a full year before I could add the motorcycle endorsement, and I couldn't have accumulated 12 penalty points in the last two scoring cycles. During that time, I focused on driving carefully to improve my skills, occasionally borrowing a friend's motorcycle to practice in open spaces. When I signed up for the motorcycle test, I realized that the second part included challenging tasks like slalom and single-plank bridge, which were harder than I expected. My advice is to review the traffic rules several times during this waiting year, and also save up some money for gear—because safe riding isn't just about having a license.

[VonAdriana]

Having driven a car for over a decade, I considered adding a motorcycle endorsement two years ago. Regulations require holding a car license for at least one year without major violations during that period. I deliberately waited until the end of a scoring cycle before applying to avoid complications. On the exam day, I found motorcycle practical tests much more agile than cars—leaning into turns and navigating cones required precise weight distribution. Veteran riders advised using the waiting period productively: researching protective gear selection and urban riding strategies for different road conditions. After successfully adding the endorsement, the licenses merge into one with a combined 12-point limit, so caution is needed whether driving cars or riding motorcycles.

[OIsla]

To upgrade to a motorcycle license, two strict conditions must be met: holding a car license for at least one year and not accumulating 12 penalty points in the last two scoring cycles. A friend of mine was eager to take the test but wasn't allowed to register as they were short by half a month. Additionally, those who obtained their car license in a different location need to complete the transfer process before registration. The theoretical exam shares content with the car test, but the practical test includes skills like slalom and slope parking. It's recommended to practice balance in advance using a step-through bike. Test site difficulty varies by location, with some having narrower single-plank bridges. During the waiting period, you can try a lightweight electric scooter to get a feel, but never ride without a license.

[McOlivia]

My colleague's experience of adding a motorcycle license last year was quite instructive: He waited until his car license had been valid for a full year before signing up, and practiced slalom riding at the driving school for half a month. On the exam day, he found that the main challenge in Motorcycle Test 2 was speed control when navigating continuous obstacles. During the waiting year, he thoroughly studied the motorcycle-specific questions in the traffic rules app, saving review time to focus on practicing riding. Now with a Class D license, he commutes on a scooter in summer, but reminds beginners not to start with large-displacement bikes—those below 250cc are easier to handle.