What vehicles can a Class E driver's license drive?
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It only permits driving ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles (with yellow license plates) and light motorcycles (with blue license plates). It does not allow driving ordinary three-wheeled motorcycles or any car-type vehicles. A Class D driver's license permits driving: three-wheeled motorcycles, two-wheeled motorcycles, and light motorcycles. Additional information: 1. Class A1 driver's license: large buses and A3, B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, M. 2. Class A2 driver's license: tractors and B1, B2, C1, C2, C3, C4, M. 3. Class A3 driver's license: city buses and C1, C2, C3, C4. 4. Class B1 driver's license: medium-sized buses and C1, C2, C3, C4, M (medium-sized buses refer to passenger vehicles with fewer than 19 seats, such as minibuses and vans). 5. Class B2 driver's license: large trucks and C1, C2, C3, C4, M.
Buddy, when I first got my Class E license, I was also full of questions. Later, I figured out it's only for riding regular two-wheeled motorcycles—the kind with rear-wheel drive and an engine displacement over 50cc. It doesn’t cover three-wheeled motorcycles, light electric scooters, or other models, because those require different license types, like a Class D for three-wheelers. In daily life, I’ve seen many people get confused, thinking an E license lets them ride any motorcycle, only to get fined and penalized. I’ve been riding bikes for over a decade and understand these restrictions are for safety—two-wheelers are less stable, so the rules specifically limit them. My advice? Stick to two-wheelers with an E license and avoid others to stay out of trouble. If you really want to ride something wider, just go for the additional license upgrade.
I remember last time when chatting about vehicles with a friend, he asked me what an E-class license allows you to drive. I told him: The E license is mainly for standard two-wheeled motorcycles, meaning gasoline-powered motorcycles with an engine displacement above 50cc. But definitely don't touch three-wheelers or electric vehicles—those require different licenses. From my experience, many people mistakenly think it's an all-purpose license and end up getting traffic tickets from police when riding three-wheelers. From a safety perspective, two-wheeled motorcycles are inherently high-risk, and restricting vehicle types helps drivers stay more focused. I also reminded him to double-check local regulations, as some areas have minor rule adjustments. If you want to drive more types of vehicles, planning ahead for license upgrades is more reliable—don't let ignorance get you in trouble.
