How to get a Chinese Motorcycle License

**TexasAggie** · 06-04-2013, 03:49 AM

See if you can hire a translator to help you. That was pretty common solution in the past.

Originally Posted by ywaik

Hello, I am new here and i have a bit of a problem. Just today i went to do my written/ computer test in Xuzhou and they told me as of the first of this year there is no English test in China. I find this hard to believe because I have read this forum post. What are my options?

**ywaik** · 06-04-2013, 04:13 AM

i had a good friend with my who could translate, the police said no. Do you think i can take a test in the main city of the province or perhaps SH or Beijing?

**TexasAggie** · 06-04-2013, 04:18 AM

I had to use an "official" translator 4 years ago. She was somehow tied in with the licensing bureau as they are the ones who recommended her and I think they even had a fee included in the cost to hire her. This was Nanjing 4 years ago so no idea if this is valid for your situation. It worked well for me.

Hang in there either way and you will get there.

**ywaik** · 06-04-2013, 04:23 AM

well your in the capital city of our province, makes me curious if i can do it there OR have them send it here lol

**bikerdoc** · 06-04-2013, 04:52 AM

The problem is that everywhere in China acts like mini empires/kingdo(O)ms. There is no one solution fits all scenario. Welcome to TIC. As for being able to go elsewhere that might have the test in English or allow the use of a "translator" - no so easy. You need to show proof of residence i.e. register with the local PSB etc. So if you can arrange that then you'd be able to give it a go...

I'd head some place that has been covered in this thread that very recently either provided the text in English, or allowed the use of a "translator" - and get yourself registered with the PSB there by showing proof of rental agreement etc.

**ywaik** · 06-04-2013, 04:56 AM

i have completed all the paperwork paid for it and i was told it is impossible. Your suggesting i register in a different city and IF they allow a translator OR have the english test get it done there?

**lightend** · 06-04-2013, 06:08 AM

what visa are you on? i hear they will only give out a license if your on a Z visa. (work visa, not a business visa)

**ywaik** · 06-04-2013, 07:42 AM

i'm on a marriage visa

**ywaik** · 06-05-2013, 01:08 AM

Since i see a lot of the want to be drivers are in limbo (as am I) perhaps we can have a poll to guess what month the english version of the test will be nation wide? lol just a thought

I'm being hopeful and saying September so I can get myself a nice B-day gift haha

**euphonius** · 06-05-2013, 01:21 AM

The English-language system seems to be fully implemented here in Shanghai. Yesterday I saw an expat thumbing through a thick volume that contained the entire question bank, including the new situational questions, entirely in English. He said it cost him 500 yuan; I didn't ask where he bought it.

Alas, as others have noted, China is a nation of little city fiefdoms, and if your little fiefdom does not have many expats and is not feeling the pressure to implement the system, I'm guessing they probably won't until Beijing 1) mandates this and 2) meaningfully enforces the mandate. There's probably merit in rattling your local cage, and tell them that the there are nationwide standard test preparation and testing materials available in English and other languages for foreigners.

Good luck.
euphonius