Is a Test Required for Upgrading from Motorcycle E License to D License?
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Upgrading from a Motorcycle E license to a D license requires passing an examination. Below are the details regarding the upgrade examination: 1. Examination: It consists of four sections: regulatory training; internal road test; special road section test; and safe driving questions test. If the applicant holds a driving qualification other than for motorcycles, they must have held it for at least one year before being eligible to upgrade to a motorcycle license. 2. Relevant regulations: According to the 'Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses' issued by the Ministry of Public Security, even if the driving license has reached the required period for an upgrade, the following conditions must also be met: the applicant must already hold a motor vehicle driving license and must not have any record of full penalty points in the current scoring cycle and the most recent scoring cycle prior to the application.
I just completed upgrading my license from E to D, and it indeed requires retaking the exams. The theory test (Subject 1) mainly covers traffic regulations, and the question bank updates quite frequently, so you need to review the materials again. The practical driving test (Subject 2) involves slalom and hill starts—the balancing technique for a three-wheeled motorcycle differs from a two-wheeled one, making it easy to cross lines if not controlled properly. The road test (Subject 3) simulates real-road scenarios, such as slowing down at crosswalks. There’s also a final written exam on safety and civility. The entire process took me half a month of practice. I recommend enrolling directly in a three-wheeled motorcycle course at a driving school, as it’s much more efficient than self-study. You’ll receive your license immediately after passing, but don’t neglect reviewing the theory materials.
