What is a Class D Driver's License?
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D driver's license is a type of motor vehicle driving license that permits the holder to operate ordinary tricycles and the vehicle types allowed by Class E and Class F driver's licenses. The motorcycle license test consists of Subject 1, Subject 2, and Subject 3 (road driving skills test and safe civilized driving knowledge test). All types of driver's licenses require the completion of a probationary period before additional vehicle endorsements can be added. Applicants for a motor vehicle driver's license must meet the following requirements: 1. To apply for a license to operate low-speed trucks, three-wheeled vehicles, ordinary tricycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, or wheeled self-propelled machinery, the applicant must be between 18 and 60 years old. 2. First-time applicants for a motor vehicle driver's license may apply for licenses covering urban buses, large trucks, small cars, small automatic transmission cars, low-speed trucks, three-wheeled vehicles, small automatic transmission cars for the disabled, ordinary tricycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, light motorcycles, wheeled self-propelled machinery, trolleybuses, or trams. 3. First-time applicants for a motor vehicle driver's license in a temporary residence may apply for licenses covering small cars, small automatic transmission cars, low-speed trucks, three-wheeled vehicles, small automatic transmission cars for the disabled, ordinary tricycles, ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles, or light motorcycles.
I passed the D license test, which is a motorcycle driving license specifically for three-wheeled motorcycles and regular motorcycles. Looking back, the main reason I signed up for the D license was to save commuting time and avoid traffic jams on my way to work, so I enrolled in a local driving school for training. The theoretical part involved memorizing traffic rules and signs, while the road test required practicing skills like slalom and hill starts, which really tested my sense of balance. The cost was around 1,000 yuan, which was quite reasonable. After passing, the feeling of riding was truly liberating—great for short trips or commuting, fuel-efficient and flexible. But I always remind myself: safety first—wear a helmet and don’t speed. If you plan to ride a motorcycle, I suggest starting with the basics and finding a reliable driving school—don’t cut corners by skipping training. Motorcycle accidents are quite common, and standardized driving can reduce risks. It’s a practical license to have.
