What are the differences between Class D, E, and F licenses?
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Motorcycle Class D, E, and F licenses are types of driving licenses, with the main difference being the types of vehicles they permit to drive. A Class D license allows the holder to drive a three-wheeled motorcycle. Additionally, a Class D license also permits driving vehicles covered under Class E and F licenses. Below are the specific details: Vehicle types permitted by Class D, E, and F licenses: A Class D license permits driving a three-wheeled motorcycle. Moreover, a Class D license also allows driving vehicles covered under Class E and F licenses. A Class E license permits driving an ordinary two-wheeled motorcycle, while a Class F license permits driving a light motorcycle. A Class D license specifically allows driving a three-wheeled motorcycle with an engine displacement greater than 50ml or a maximum design speed exceeding 50km/h. Additionally, a Class D license holder can also drive vehicles covered under Class E and F licenses. A Class E license permits driving an ordinary two-wheeled motorcycle, which means a two-wheeled motorcycle with an engine displacement greater than 50ml or a maximum design speed exceeding 50km/h. Furthermore, a Class E license holder can drive vehicles covered under a Class F license. A Class F license permits driving a light motorcycle, which is defined as a motorcycle with an engine displacement of 50ml or less and a maximum design speed of 50km/h or less. Points to note when applying for Class D, E, and F licenses: Documents required for applying for a motorcycle driving license include the applicant's original valid ID card and a photocopy, a one-inch bareheaded photo, and filling out and paying for the motorcycle driving license application form. Applicants must undergo a medical examination at a qualified hospital or use a self-service medical examination and photo booth, then submit all four documents to the examination center. For those applying for an additional motorcycle driving license, the original driving license must also be provided.
As a veteran motorcyclist who obtained my D license last year, the main differences lie in the permitted vehicle types and exam difficulty. The F license only allows riding light motorcycles with engine displacement below 50cc - those blue-plate electric scooter-style bikes. The E license permits operating two-wheeled motorcycles, including common 125cc scooters or manual transmission bikes. The D license is the most versatile, covering both two-wheelers and three-wheeled motorcycles like cargo trikes with sidecars. The F license test is simplest, just a written exam plus cone slalom. The E license requires completing tests like single-plank bridges and slope parking using a two-wheeled exam bike. For the D license, you must practice figure-8 turns on a three-wheeled exam bike. I went straight for the D license - though more expensive, it's more practical. Now I can deliver large items on a trike without worrying about inspections. Important note: some regions prohibit carrying passengers on light motorcycles, but regular motorcycles can carry one passenger.
