What type of license is a Class E driver's license?
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Class E driver's license is for two-wheeled motorcycles. Below is relevant information about motorcycle licenses: Basic Introduction: Motorcycle licenses are divided into Class D and Class E. Class D includes ordinary three-wheeled vehicles with Class E, while Class E is for ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles. For those with a C1 driver's license who wish to ride motorcycles, it is best to upgrade to a Class D or Class E license to legally ride motorcycles on the road. Exam Content: The first subject is a theoretical test with 50 questions, a perfect score of 100, and a passing score of 90 or above. Subjects two and three are taken together, with exam items generally including stake tests, hill start, crossing a single-plank bridge, and supervision by police and examiners.
Having ridden motorcycles for over a decade, I'm most familiar with the E-class license. That letter E on the back of the driver's license specifically authorizes two-wheeled motorcycle operation, allowing riders to operate bikes over 50cc including cruisers, scooters, and underbone motorcycles. Back when I got my E license, we had to visit the vehicle management office in person - first submitting medical reports then passing four test sections, with the cone slalom being particularly challenging for balance. Nowadays many youngsters can't distinguish between D/E/F licenses - the E license doesn't cover sidecar or trike motorcycles, for which you'd need to upgrade to a D license. One important detail: electric motorcycles now also fall under E license regulations, so always check if the vehicle's certification classifies it as motorized before purchasing.
Last week, I just accompanied my buddy to take the E-license exam and noticed many people confuse motorcycle license types. Simply put, the E-license is specifically for two-wheeled motorcycles, allowing riders to operate heavy bikes like Harley-Davidson. Interestingly, the exam bikes are mostly 125cc standard motorcycles, but once licensed, you can ride liter-class big bikes, which is quite different from the car C-license. I remember seeing a guy at the training ground who modified the exam bike with flashy accessories, only to find it made foot placement tricky during the slalom test. Also, some cities now have strict motorcycle bans, so even with an E-license, you need proper registration to ride worry-free.
