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    C-Moto Not-so-Noob Lago888's Avatar
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    only difference I see between the S'HAI test and the BEIJING test (that I see) is the S'HAI test is 25 selected randomnly from 100

    BEIJING we have 100 questions randomly selected from 600, passing grade is 90% , and the test has to be completed in 45 minutes

    I am told that 70% Fail On First Attempt (in Beijing)

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    I got my license from Jiangxi province back in 2004. I used an agent to handle the test for me. The cost was 2000 RMB and it only took a week to process the license. I had USA, Taiwan, and International licenses all with motorcycle rating. They automatically gave me the C1E after seeing all my licenses.

    It may be different in the south, but I believe the license codes are:
    C1 = Regular Automobile but includes C2 (standard shift) C3 (small truck/van)
    D = 3 Wheel Vehicle
    E = 2 Wheel motorcycle

    So if you want to be a legal motorcyclist, you need a C1E license (add the D yourself like Nick if you need sidecar)

    Mine is 6 years, good until 2010. I hope they finally honor international licenses by the time I need to renew :wink:

    Stupid as the laws are...........however don't be surprised when actions like this cause the biking restrictions to increase rather than decrease.
    Very well said Nick



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    I have a C1D license passed in Shanghai 2 years ago. It is supposed to be valid for cars and bikes (2 or 3 wheels?) because they used my French translated license as reference.
     

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    I had to get my Chinese license twice. The first time it was only a temporary and they said I had to do the test over again from new to get the second one. :cursing:

    The test in Chengdu is touch screen and 110 questions. You must get a 90% to pass and because my math sucks, you can figure out how many are necessary.

    I acquired the entire list of questions and answers for the written exam in both Chinese and English for Automobile and Motorcycle. You can download the PDF with the questions and more info about where to get the license, motorcycle and camera stuff in Chengdu at:

    www.carlparker.com/chengdu/

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  5. #15 NO licence ...so what? 
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    I've been riding for 6 years in China with no licence. I don't care, I have a European licence and passed my test in Australia over 10 years ago.

    Fine for not having a licence is very small.

    Maybe if I was in a place the cops checked motorcycle licences ever, I would possibly get one.
     

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    Where do you live/ride in China?

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    I have insurance, valid registration and protective clothing including a helmet, around here that's considered going out of your way to be careful!
     

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    ZMC,

    It's nice to hear you've got the ATGATT going on. You can definitely get by without a license as a foreigner but there have been some cases were not having one has been a problem. Anything is possible in China...good and bad.

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    Around here it's considered 'better' to have a licence, as it closes loopholes that might otherwise allow a Chinese road user who is at fault to not pay out or pay out in full in the result of an accident. I will get a licence, eventually
     

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