Will the driving experience of a motorcycle add to the C1 license?
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It will not affect. The probation periods for motorcycles and cars are separate and do not influence each other, but the total points on the license remain 12. Below is relevant information: 1. Probation period for a motor vehicle driver's license: The first 12 months after obtaining a motor vehicle driver's license or adding a permitted vehicle type is the probation period. Within 30 days after the probation period ends, you must take an exam on road traffic safety laws and regulations, safe and civilized driving, emergency handling, and other knowledge, and receive no less than half an hour of traffic accident case warning education. During the probation period, when driving a motor vehicle, a uniform-style probation sign must be affixed or hung at the rear of the vehicle. 2. Application for a motor vehicle driver's license: A motor vehicle driver should apply for a license renewal at the vehicle management office of the license issuing location or elsewhere 90 days before the expiration of the motor vehicle driver's license.
Before upgrading to a C1 license, I had been riding motorcycles, and my driving experience is cumulative! The driver's license system records an 'Initial License Date,' which is when you first obtained a license. No matter how many upgrades you make, your driving experience is calculated from that starting point. For me, this is quite practical. For example, I started riding motorcycles five years ago, and now with a C1 license, my driving experience remains five years. This has many implications, such as enjoying convenient services earlier during license renewal, and insurance companies may offer lower premium discounts because they consider your overall years of driving experience. A longer driving history means you've encountered more situations on the road, which naturally enhances safety awareness and response capabilities. However, when upgrading your license, you must retake exams to ensure safety standards are met. So, if your goal is to gain more road privileges, don’t worry about your driving experience resetting—it continues to accumulate, which is more beneficial for growth.
