Is the Subject 1 Test for Motorcycle License the Same as for Cars?
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No. The motorcycle license Subject 1 test has only 50 questions, fewer than the C1 license test. The first 20 questions are multiple-choice, and the remaining 30 are true/false questions, with a full score of 100 points. Similar to the C1 license test, a score of 90 or above is required to pass. Application differences: A motorcycle license can be applied for directly or as an additional license. Since many cities in China do not have driving schools offering the F license, most applicants opt for the D license (for ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles) or the E license (for ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles).
I remember when I took the written tests for both motorcycle and car licenses before, they were really similar, mainly covering basic content like traffic rules, road safety knowledge, and sign recognition. Most of the questions in the test bank were almost the same, such as traffic signals, speed limit regulations, or accident handling procedures—memorizing one set could handle both exams. However, the motorcycle written test would include some two-wheel-specific questions, like always wearing a helmet or emergency avoidance techniques, unlike the car test, which focused entirely on four-wheel rules. I found the preparation pretty straightforward—just download a traffic rules app and practice questions, focusing on those shared knowledge points. Overall, don’t worry about the differences; the foundational knowledge hasn’t changed. Passing the car test first makes the motorcycle one much easier—just practice more instead of rote memorization.
