How to Apply for a Motorcycle Endorsement on a Car Driver's License?
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If you already have a C1 driver's license and want to add a motorcycle endorsement, you first need to ensure that the probationary period of your car driver's license has passed, meaning it must be at least one year old. Then, you need to submit an application for adding a motorcycle endorsement to the vehicle management office where your original license was issued. After passing all the required motorcycle license tests, the vehicle management office will revoke your original license and issue a new one that includes both vehicle and motorcycle endorsements. Here is additional information: 1. Required documents: Original driver's license, ID card, medical examination certificate (some may be provided by the driving school or vehicle management office), 4-8 white-background passport-sized color photos, and the completed 'Motor Vehicle Driver's License Application Form.' 2. Learning content: Similar to the C1 license process. There is a dedicated motorcycle test bank for legal training. Each endorsement type now has a targeted test bank. After passing the written test (subject one), there is a 3-7 day training period, followed by subject two (practical test) and subject three (road test).
I recently upgraded my car driver's license to include a motorcycle endorsement, and the whole process was quite interesting. First, I had to go to a designated hospital for a physical exam, checking things like eyesight to prove I was physically fit. Then, I brought my ID, car driver's license, and photos to a driving school to register and pay the fee, which was a few hundred yuan. The theory test wasn't hard—just some brushing up on traffic laws. The most nerve-wracking part was the practical training, learning balance and gear shifting on the motorcycle. I fell a few times, but the instructor was patient. The test included both a closed-course and a road test, and after passing, I got my new license in a few days. I’d advise beginners not to rush—focus on mastering the basics, and safety comes first. After getting the motorcycle endorsement, weekend rides to the countryside are especially enjoyable—fuel-efficient and nimble. The whole process took about a month, and looking back, it feels quite rewarding. Don’t skip steps or cut corners—take each stage seriously, or you could run into trouble.
