Is a Car Driver's License Required for a Motorcycle License?
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Motorcycle licenses do not necessarily require a car driver's license. Motorcycle licenses are categorized into D and E licenses: the D license is for regular three-wheeled motorcycles and includes the E license, while the E license is for regular two-wheeled motorcycles. Motorcycle licenses are widely used in daily life. Below are some relevant considerations: 1. Consideration one: The Traffic Management Bureau stipulates that the examination for regular three-wheeled motorcycles and regular two-wheeled motorcycles must include no fewer than four items. Mandatory items include: stake test, slope parking and starting, and crossing a single-plank bridge. Other possible items include dirt roads, uphill driving, right-angle turns, single-plank bridges, serpentine roads, and bumpy roads. Theoretically, the training time for Subject 2 + Subject 3 should be at least four days. 2. Consideration two: The examination for regular three-wheeled motorcycles, regular two-wheeled motorcycles, and light motorcycles generally includes stake tests, slope parking and starting, and crossing a single-plank bridge, with supervision by police and examiners.
From a policy and regulatory perspective, motorcycle licenses and car licenses are two separate management systems. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses," motorcycles fall under the D/E/F license categories, while passenger cars belong to the C license category. These two types of licenses are completely different in terms of test content, vehicle operation methods, and driving skills. When I obtained my motorcycle license, I didn't need to present a car license at all—I just had to take the tests from Subject 1 to Subject 4. In practice, many people opt for additional license upgrades like C1D, but the prerequisite for such upgrades is holding any type of driver's license for at least one year. I recommend that beginners directly consult their local vehicle management office for the latest policies, as some regions allow zero-based applicants to take the motorcycle license test directly, and the testing process is simpler.
