January 2013 - Getting a Chinese driving licence

**euphonius** · 03-07-2013, 05:03 AM

Originally Posted by modron

i got cat. E no C1 before that. I dont want to drive a car here so dont need C license...

Really? I've never heard of anyone getting a motorcycle only license. Always assumed that C1 for cars is the basic license, and the D or E endorsement is an addition.

Also, did they offer any explanation for why you were obliged to take another test after passing back in December? Seems they are marching to their own drummer down there in Jiaojiang...

cheers

**modron** · 03-07-2013, 10:26 AM

i also had the cameras and everything but the translator just sat a little to the side so the camera didnt see her. Cameras in the room didnt stop the examiner to "help" me ;)

Also, did they offer any explanation for why you were obliged to take another test after passing back in December?

This is a rule now. From the first of January everyone needs to take the written test twice. Before road exam and after, both for car licenses and motorcycle. at least thats what they told me.

Really? I've never heard of anyone getting a motorcycle only license. Always assumed that C1 for cars is the basic license, and the D or E endorsement is an addition.

look, its possible ;) car license is very expensive down here. For E only i paid around RMB800.