What are the differences between DEF motorcycle licenses?

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The differences between DEF motorcycle licenses lie in the types of vehicles they authorize. Specifically, D is the license for ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles, E is for ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, and F is for light motorcycles. Among these, D is the highest level of motorcycle license, allowing the holder to operate vehicles covered by E and F licenses, while E permits the operation of vehicles covered by F (i.e., D > E > F). Classification of motorcycle license types: Ordinary three-wheeled motorcycle: A three-wheeled motorcycle with an engine displacement greater than 50ml or a maximum design speed exceeding 50km/h. Ordinary two-wheeled motorcycle: A two-wheeled motorcycle with an engine displacement greater than 50ml or a maximum design speed exceeding 50km/h. Light motorcycle: A motorcycle with an engine displacement of 50ml or less and a maximum design speed of 50km/h or less. Required documents for applying for a motorcycle license: Original and photocopy of valid ID, one-inch bareheaded photo, completed motorcycle license application form with payment, medical examination at a qualified hospital or self-service photo booth, and submission of these four documents to the examination center. For those applying for an additional motorcycle license, the original driver's license must also be provided. Motorcycle license test: Subject 1: Theoretical test (road safety laws and regulations). Similar to the C1 license theoretical test, candidates can prepare using apps like "Driving Test Treasure" or "Driving School One Pass." The test consists of 50 randomly selected questions, each worth 2 points, with a passing score of 90 out of 100. Subject 2 (Field driving skills): The test includes three main components: pole test, single-plank bridge, and slope parking and starting, with a passing score of 80. Subject 3: Road driving skills: Starting, driving straight, passing through crosswalks, making U-turns, and parking by the roadside, with a passing score of 90. Safe and civilized driving knowledge: Consists of 50 questions presented as text, images, or videos, including true/false, single-choice, and multiple-choice questions. Each question is worth 2 points, with a passing score of 90 out of 100. Motorcycle test Subjects 2 and 3 comprehensive evaluation criteria: Criteria for failing the test: Failing to follow the prescribed route sequence. Touching or scraping the poles. Vehicle body crossing the line. Stopping twice during the test where stopping is not allowed. Engine stalling. Failing to use seat belts or wear a helmet as required. Failing to follow traffic lights, signs, markings, or police signals. Exceeding the speed limit. Vehicle rolling back more than 30cm when starting. Poor control of vehicle direction. Both hands leaving the handlebars while driving. Inability to control direction effectively with one hand on the handlebars. Coasting in neutral while driving. Looking away from the direction of travel for more than 2 seconds. Failing to maintain a safe distance and speed while driving. Competing for the right of way, hindering other vehicles. Creating dangerous situations due to poor observation, judgment, or operation. Failing to follow the examiner's instructions. Violating traffic safety laws or regulations deemed unsafe by the examiner. Hands leaving the handlebars while driving. Two-wheeled motorcycle swaying or feet touching the ground while driving. Failing to use both front and rear brakes simultaneously when stopping. Age requirements for motorcycle license application: Light motorcycle: 18 to 70 years old. Ordinary three-wheeled or two-wheeled motorcycle: 18 to 60 years old. Conditions disqualifying applicants: Organic heart disease, epilepsy, Meniere's disease, vertigo, hysteria, Parkinson's disease, mental illness, dementia, or neurological diseases affecting limb movement. Drug use or injection within the past three years, or release from compulsory drug rehabilitation within the past three years, or long-term dependence on addictive psychotropic drugs. Hit-and-run resulting in criminal charges. Driving under the influence causing major accidents with criminal charges. Driving under the influence or drunk driving of commercial vehicles resulting in license revocation within the past five years. Drunk driving of commercial vehicles resulting in license revocation within the past ten years. License revocation for other reasons within the past two years. License cancellation within the past three years. Other conditions specified by laws or regulations. Test instructions: Candidates unable to attend the scheduled test must apply for cancellation one day in advance. Absence without cancellation results in a fail. Each subject allows one retake after a fail. Failing the retake terminates the test, requiring reapplication. Subject 3 can be rescheduled after ten days. Failing the safe driving knowledge test does not invalidate the passed road skills test. Consequences of unlicensed driving: Unlicensed driving incurs fines and possible detention. Article 99, Paragraph 2 of the Road Traffic Safety Law: Driving without a license, with a revoked license, or during suspension results in fines of 200–2000 RMB and up to 15 days detention. Insurance companies do not cover damages caused by unlicensed driving. Accidents caused by unlicensed drivers result in denied claims for compulsory and commercial insurance, with all losses borne by the driver. Even if insurers advance medical expenses, they retain the right to recover costs from the driver. Unlicensed driving increases the likelihood of traffic offense charges. Unlicensed drivers causing accidents with full or primary responsibility and serious injury to one person may face traffic offense charges, whereas licensed drivers require death or serious injury to three or more for similar charges. The same applies to hit-and-run offenses.